Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges

Name: Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges
Rating: 4.684210300445557 (1083 reviews)

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Jun 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins

1.08K reviews

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'During my tenure I had to take many tough decisions. I had applied my mind totally in an unbiased manner after eliciting opinions from legal and constitutional experts. The primary aim of all the decisions was to protect and nurture the sanctity and robustness of our Constitution.'

Turning Points takes up the incredible Kalam story from Wings of Fire. It brings together details from Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's career and presidency that are not generally known, as for the first time, he speaks on certain points of controversy during his tenure: the dissolution of the Bihar assembly in 2005, returning the Office of Profit Bill for reconsideration and his thoughts on capital punishment.

Above all, it is a continuing saga of a journey-individual and collective-that offers invaluable insights on Dr Kalam's Vision 2020 as well as his proposed pathway to take the nation further on the road to progress.

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1.08K reviews

Koteswararao Annabattula

July 4, 2026

Turning Points by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is an inspiring continuation of Wings of Fire. The book chronicles his remarkable journey from educator to the President of India, highlighting key moments that shaped his vision for the nation. Through personal experiences, leadership lessons, and reflections on governance, Kalam shares valuable insights with honesty and humility. His unwavering belief in youth, innovation, and national development makes this book both motivational and thought-provoking.

A Google user

July 26, 2018

Both wings of fire and turning points teach how to dream,how to rise everytime we fall,how to achieve success,how to acquire your whole lifetime.These books are greatly inspiring for any age.APJ Abdul kalam was a legend. "Apj abdul kalam never existed,India would have had to invent one" - Arun Tiwari

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Rishi Rich

June 9, 2023

i cannot express how enlighted i felt after reading this book. i would suggest every youth of our country to read and experience the teachings and wisdom of a great man who has god like abilities and thinking of an angel.

About the author

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was the eleventh President of India, from 2002 to 2007. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan and the nation's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

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