Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges
Aug 2017 · Sold by HarperCollins
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It was like any other day on the Anna University campus in Chennai. As I was returning to my room in the evening, the vice-chancellor, Prof. A. Kalanidhi, fell in step with me.Someone had been frantically trying to get in touch with me through the day, he said. Indeed, the phone was ringing when I entered the room.When I answered, a voice at the other end said, 'The prime minister wants to talk with you.' Some months earlier, I had left my post as Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India to return to teaching. Now, as I spoke to the PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, my life was set for an unexpected change.Turning Points takes up the incredible Kalam story from where Wings of Fire left off. It brings together details from his career and presidency that are not generally known as he speaks out for the first time on certain points of controversy. It is a continuing saga, above all, of a journey - individual and collective - that will take India to 2020 and beyond as a developed nation.
It was like any other day on the Anna University campus in Chennai. As I was returning to my room in the evening, the vice-chancellor, Prof. A. Kalanidhi, fell in step with me.Someone had been frantically trying to get in touch with me through the day, he said. Indeed, the phone was ringing when...
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Koteswararao Annabattula
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July 4, 2026
Turning Points is an inspiring sequel to Wings of Fire, where Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam shares his journey from scientist and teacher to the President of India. Through personal experiences, leadership lessons, and reflections on governance, he reveals lesser-known moments of his presidency with honesty and humility. The book emphasizes integrity, innovation, public service, and the power of visionary thinking. Kalam's unwavering faith in youth and his dream of a developed India.
Gopinath Lakshman Rao
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October 20, 2019
A great man, he speaks from the heart. A human being of the world. Loved all & belonged to all a People's President People's scientist
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November 18, 2018
I loved this book as APJ Abdul Kalam is my role model of life
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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.
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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