Through the text, the need and support of family and friends are eulogized and it certainly proved to be the cornerstone of his life’s successes. He hailed from a working-class Tamil Muslim family and the book is an interesting peek into the harmonious commingling of Hindus and Muslims of India celebrating the multi-ethnic, multi-religious and composite wealth India.Īs a boy, he sold newspapers to help his brother and to overcome his own financial challenges while attaining his education. It also covers his early education leading up to his graduation in aeronautical engineering degree from the Madras Institute of Technology.

The lessons he learned in through his tutelage and upbringing in Rameshwaram are beautifully dotted with black and white photographs of the period. There is a mix of his interactions with his family, friends and teachers. The first part is all about the life of young Kalam. Beyond 1991- Contemplation Book Summary Orientation.The book opens into four distinct parts named as The book starts with a homage to his parents and in particular to his mother Kalam named ‘My mother’. His expertise in rocket science and space technology has propelled India to become a shining example for young nations wanting to stamp their knowledge and skills not just over the globe but the vastness of our Universe. Born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu (1931), young Muslim boy catapulted his fortunes to be called the ‘Missile Man’ of India.ĭr Kalam’s took the reins at Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and inspired generations through some of the most innovative, and breathtaking scientific feats of independent India. A man of humble beginnings and simple life, he carried an unusual mix of spiritual convictions with man spirit of scientific enquiry.

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