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“We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire”. President Kalam’s inspiring autobiography has touched the hearts of people all over the world. The book talks about the his humble beginnings in a small village in Tamil Nadu and his ascent to one of the most powerful positions in the country.
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- Mohammed
- 06-04-20
The song could have been avoided
Thanks for reading this books.Songs break the flow of the book... light music is fine. We salute Dr. APJ
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- Abishek
- 07-13-21
A personal connection…
Dr Kalam has been a cosmic source of inspiration for a huge number of people of Indian origin due to his incommensurable achievements in science, missile and space technology. His far-ranging contributions as a scientist, a statesman, as well as a poet put him in the most unique position of being able to make technological contributions, affect societal change, as well as communicate his thoughts and dreams to a wide audience. For a man of his eminence, he also had quite a singular proclivity towards taking immense interest in personally corresponding with children via mail/email, with the sole motive of educating, guiding and inspiring the younger generation to dream big. As he famously said in his own edifying tone, there are 4 steps to success - Setting the goal, Acquiring knowledge towards that goal continuously, Putting in hard work with devotion, and lastly, Perseverance.
The book provides a largely chronological account of his life in the 20th century from the 1930s to the 1990s. Starting out with humble beginnings in Rameswaram, a small town in southern India, Dr Kalam takes the reader through many of the key highs and lows of his life. Recounting his past, he talks about his brother-in-law and his first cousin who helped him earn his first wages, and the lessons of honesty and self discipline that he learned from his father. He talks about his studies at Madras Institute of Technology whilst naming his teachers and professors, who influenced his thinking the most. It was fascinating to see him vividly recall specific learnings and quotes from decades in the past! Some of my favorites were - “To succeed in life, you need to master - Desire, Belief and Expectation” and “Adversities always present opportunities for introspection”.
A description of an interview with the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in the 1960s was most interesting. He was interviewed by Dr Vikram Sarabhai - the Father of the Indian Space Program, and became one of the first rocket engineers at INCOSPAR, that later became the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He briefly mentions his trip to the USA for training with NASA, and his work at Langley and the Goddard Space Flight Center. He reminisces some of his interactions, and at the same time shares his perspectives on other well known peers in the field like Satish Dhavan, Bhram Prakash, V.S. Arunachalam and Vikram Sarabhai. This gives the reader an especially compelling insider’s perspective into some of his key contributions, including the Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3) launches in 1979 and 1980.
Dr Kalam also details a key meeting in the 1980s that initiated the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program under the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). This involved the creation of 4 projects: a surface-to-surface weapon system - Prithvi (the Earth), a tactical short range low surface-to-air missile - Trishul (the trident of Lord Shiva), a medium range surface-to-air defense system - Aakash (the Sky), an anti-tank missile project - Nag (the Cobra), and a 5th technology demonstrator project - a re-entry experiment launch vehicle - Agni (Fire).
The book concludes with his thoughts on some of the societal issues that still thwart the exponential growth poised for India. He expresses his view that the biggest problem in Indian youth, was a lack in clarity of vision, or lack of direction. He re-iterates the idea that suffering is the essence of success, and the fact that God had never promised pleasure without pain. It was a nice short autobiography especially for someone like me who is generally interested in space technology. A little familiarity with India’s defense organizations and key people in the 1960s-1980s would help, although not necessary.
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I’d like to add on some of his most influential quotes from the two times I got the splendid opportunity to meet him in person during my younger days through initiatives in high school and university. Further, my grandfather, who was a fellow scientist at Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL - DRDO), was a big influence in my ways of thinking and I still think back to his adulations of Dr Kalam during our conversations!
“One should never worry about ones future prospects, instead it is more important to lay sound foundations, enthusiasm and a strong passion for their field of study”
“We should not give up, and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.”
“To succeed in your mission, you must have a single-minded devotion to your goal”
“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character.
Where there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home.
When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation.
When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.”
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- Joe Croos
- 02-07-23
A great Indian story
Story of a humble man from a remote Indian fishing village who became a great Indian rocket scientist, educator, philosopher, and the president of India.
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- Syed H. Iqbal
- 08-21-22
Great story of a great man of our time and may be all time.
So much to learn from Dr Kalyan’s life and legacy- a legend who will live in the hearts and minds of millions and enlightened their visions in the years to come.
Strongly recommend.
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- Bruce Cline
- 04-15-22
Good, but
Had not been aware of this individual prior to listening, and enjoyed this abbreviated biography of an important India scientist. The various musical interludes added nothing, possibly because I did not understand the languages of the singers. Would rather have had more info rather than music.
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- Namrata Sharma
- 08-20-21
So inspiring
I loved Girish Karnad’s voice. He did an awesome job. Kalam is an inspiration and what a sense of pride we get learning about this simple but very extraordinary man. So refreshing !!
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- Aniruddha Shahapurkar
- 06-09-21
Original book content cut short?
I have read the book and seems like many parts of the book are omitted in the audiobook, making the entire experience very shallow. The original book is as great as that of the man Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
The musical pieces in between are unwanted (although are beautiful on a standalone basis) and disturb the continuity.
It would have been a delightful experience to hear the message from Dr Kalam without any filters.
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- Shreya
- 05-29-21
Inspirational and Amazingly Awesome Book
I had read this book a few years ago. The audio version has been done beautifully.
The story is Inspiring and Touching at the same time.
Even listening to just a small part in the morning will make you smile.
The words are powerful and the music has added a lot of effect to this book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-10-21
I love this.
My salute the flag, it makes me proud, I am an Indian it says out loud. 💐
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- Raghav Karnam
- 03-03-21
Short and sweet, Very inspiring,
Short and sweet story of how Shree Abdul Kalam blossomed into a great scientist, prisident, teacher and inspiration for generations of young Indians
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- Anup Pandey
- 08-13-23
Very well narrated
Dr. Kalam's remarkable real-life journey is masterfully narrated, captivating and inspiring all who hear it.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-28-23
Enriching
So lucky that this book crossed my mind and I ended up buying it and listening to it. I think it infuses one with the biggest teachings of life passed by honourable Dr Kalam. I wish it could be narrated by a South Indian Narrator since it would help me connect more.
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- Savitha
- 10-23-20
youngsters must read
very inspiring as book includes true events, wonderfully narrated by Girish Karnad Sir and very touching .
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-23-23
Interesting Story Ruined By Too Much Music
It is a shame the producers of this audiobook thought it would be a good idea to add so much music to what was a really interesting autobiography. Reader did a good effort but the amount of music was shocking, almost turned it off several times time due to the inclusion of so much unrequired music. Truly ruined the story of such a great man!
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- GAURAV GUJRAL (GG)
- 06-27-22
Inspirational Journey delivered to perfection!
An inspiring journey of India's favourite president Dr APJ KALAM, delivered flawlessly in the enigmatic voice of Mr. Girish KARNAD. A must read or heard by today's youth who take everything for granted.
It gives a remarkable insight into the importance of hard work, resilience, respect and gratitude as a leader. Wise words that will continue to guide youth and generations across the globe.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-06-22
Fantastic book
Well written book and the audio book is well thought out.
Very enjoyable listening.
Highly recommend this book.
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- mstream
- 08-02-21
ok book, wished there was more detail
wished the book shared more specifics on the situations faced and how challenges were overcome. Some parts were a bit high level. But regardless, a good perspective of a patriot to his country/ people.
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- Aman Deol
- 08-11-20
Nice book
This book was quick n engaging but didnt need so many songs. Otherwise nice book.
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In the Shadow of the Moon tells the story of the most exciting and challenging years in spaceflight, with two superpowers engaged in a titanic struggle to land one of their own people on the moon. Drawing on interviews with astronauts, cosmonauts, their families, technicians, and scientists, as well as rarely seen Soviet and American government documents, the authors craft a remarkable story of the golden age of spaceflight as both an intimate human experience and a rollicking global adventure.
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Interesting book for space afficionados
- By Leslie F. on 04-21-16
By: Francis French, and others
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Hidden Figures
- The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets and astronauts into space. Among these problem solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation.
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Great Story of a History Obscured
- By Cynthia on 09-18-16
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Geniuses at War
- Bletchley Park, Colossus, and the Dawn of the Digital Age
- By: David A. Price
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Planning the invasion of Normandy, the Allies knew that decoding the communications of the Nazi high command was imperative for its success. But standing in their way was an encryption machine they called Tunny (British English for “tuna”), which was vastly more difficult to crack than the infamous Enigma cipher.
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ok not great
- By JTA98 on 12-09-21
By: David A. Price
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American Moonshot
- John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race
- By: Douglas Brinkley
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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As the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, the award-winning historian and perennial New York Times best-selling author takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy’s inspiring challenge, and America’s race to the moon.
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Finally questions answered
- By william d estes on 04-26-20
By: Douglas Brinkley
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Applied Minds
- How Engineers Think
- By: Guru Madhavan
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Through narratives and case studies spanning the brilliant history of engineering, Madhavan shows how the concepts of prototyping, efficiency, reliability, standards, optimization, and feedback are put to use in fields as diverse as transportation, retail, health care, and entertainment. Equal parts personal, practical, and profound, Applied Minds charts a path to a future where we apply strategies borrowed from engineering to create useful and inspired solutions to our most pressing challenges.
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excellent edifying book; great narrator too.
- By Phillip on 01-16-22
By: Guru Madhavan
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The New Human Revolution, Vol. 1
- By: Daisaku Ikeda
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Through this novelized history of the Soka Gakkai - one of the most dynamic, diverse, and empowering Buddhist movements in the world today - listeners will discover the organization's goals and achievements even as they find inspiring and practical Buddhist wisdom for living happily and compassionately in today's world. The book recounts the stories of ordinary individuals who faced tremendous odds in transforming their lives through the practice of Nichiren Buddhism and in bringing Buddhism's humanistic teachings to the world.
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Encouraging to change for the better
- By Jacqueline Alexander on 05-11-20
By: Daisaku Ikeda
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In the Shadow of the Moon
- A Challenging Journey to Tranquility, 1965-1969
- By: Francis French, Colin Burgess
- Narrated by: Gary L. Willprecht
- Length: 18 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In the Shadow of the Moon tells the story of the most exciting and challenging years in spaceflight, with two superpowers engaged in a titanic struggle to land one of their own people on the moon. Drawing on interviews with astronauts, cosmonauts, their families, technicians, and scientists, as well as rarely seen Soviet and American government documents, the authors craft a remarkable story of the golden age of spaceflight as both an intimate human experience and a rollicking global adventure.
-
-
Interesting book for space afficionados
- By Leslie F. on 04-21-16
By: Francis French, and others
-
Hidden Figures
- The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets and astronauts into space. Among these problem solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation.
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Great Story of a History Obscured
- By Cynthia on 09-18-16
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Geniuses at War
- Bletchley Park, Colossus, and the Dawn of the Digital Age
- By: David A. Price
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
Planning the invasion of Normandy, the Allies knew that decoding the communications of the Nazi high command was imperative for its success. But standing in their way was an encryption machine they called Tunny (British English for “tuna”), which was vastly more difficult to crack than the infamous Enigma cipher.
-
-
ok not great
- By JTA98 on 12-09-21
By: David A. Price
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American Moonshot
- John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race
- By: Douglas Brinkley
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
As the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, the award-winning historian and perennial New York Times best-selling author takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy’s inspiring challenge, and America’s race to the moon.
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Finally questions answered
- By william d estes on 04-26-20
By: Douglas Brinkley
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Applied Minds
- How Engineers Think
- By: Guru Madhavan
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Through narratives and case studies spanning the brilliant history of engineering, Madhavan shows how the concepts of prototyping, efficiency, reliability, standards, optimization, and feedback are put to use in fields as diverse as transportation, retail, health care, and entertainment. Equal parts personal, practical, and profound, Applied Minds charts a path to a future where we apply strategies borrowed from engineering to create useful and inspired solutions to our most pressing challenges.
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excellent edifying book; great narrator too.
- By Phillip on 01-16-22
By: Guru Madhavan