Turning Points

Turning Points: A Journey through Challenges continues A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's life story from where Wings of Fire ends, covering important stages of his career and presidency. The book follows the unexpected turn that took Kalam from teaching at Anna University back into national public life after a conversation with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Alongside lesser-known details from his professional life, Kalam discusses significant events and points of controversy, offering his own perspective on experiences that shaped his public career. The book also extends his vision beyond his personal journey to the larger goal of India's development towards 2020 and beyond.

About This Book

The narrative begins at Anna University in Chennai, where Kalam had returned to teaching after leaving his position as Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. An unexpected call from the Prime Minister changes the direction of his life once again and leads to a new chapter in his public career.

Turning Points brings together episodes from Kalam's career and presidency that were not widely known at the time. He also addresses certain controversies directly, adding personal reflections to an account of the events and decisions that marked this period of his life.

Beyond autobiography, the book presents Kalam's continuing belief in India's collective journey towards development. His individual experiences are placed alongside a broader vision of a country working towards becoming a developed nation, making the book both a personal account and a reflection on India's aspirations.

What You'll Discover

• Kalam's life and career after the events described in Wings of Fire
• His return to teaching at Anna University in Chennai
• The unexpected events that led him back into public life
• Insights into his career and presidency
• Kalam's perspective on selected points of controversy
• Personal experiences that shaped important turning points in his life
• His vision for India's development towards 2020 and beyond

Perfect For

• Readers of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's autobiographical works
• Those who have read Wings of Fire and want to continue his story
• Readers interested in Kalam's career and presidency
• Readers interested in modern Indian public life and national development
• Those drawn to personal accounts of major career transitions

Why You'll Love This Book

Turning Points: A Journey through Challenges provides a continuation of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's life story, combining personal experiences, career milestones, reflections on controversy, and his vision for India's future. It offers readers a closer look at the events that shaped the later stages of his public life and his continuing commitment to India's development.