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Structured as dialogue between Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Prof. Arun K Tiwari, his friend and co-author of Wings of Fire, this book outlines a spiritual approach to life. Appealing to the innocent youth creativity of youth, the book rejects both extremes- hype and hoop-la of globalization and the pessimism of seeing the world as a thetre of conflict and describes the ultimate goal and mission of humanity as constituting the task of helping evolution on planet earth.
About Author :
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, born on 15the october 1931, is one of the India`s most distinguished scientists. He is held credited for the development of India`s first satellite launch vehicle, the SLV-3. He has the unique honour of receiving honorary Doctorates from more than thirty universities as well as the country`s three highest civilian awards-Padma Bhusan,1981, Padma Bhusan,1990, and Bharat Ratna. He is the eleventh President of the Republic of India.
Arun K Tiwari is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and is currently Director of CARE Foundation, Hyderabad. He took up creative scientifc writing in 1987 and since then has written several books including the best seller Wings of Fire with President A P J Abdul Kalam.
Contents :
Perpetuity
Guideposts
The Essence
Notes
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Index
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