{"id":40046,"date":"2022-10-07T14:11:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T08:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/?p=40046"},"modified":"2025-03-27T17:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T12:07:09","slug":"wings-of-fire-book-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wings-of-fire-book-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Wings of fire book review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u2018Wings of fire\u2019 is the autobiography of former Indian president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Dr. Abdul Kalam and his colleague, a well-known scientist, Mr. Arun Tiwari co-authored the book. Dr. Kalam analyses his early life, struggle, adversity, bravery, luck, and the unique opportunity that led him to command India&#8217;s space research, nuclear, and missile projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tf-widget=\"OHTizbGU\" data-tf-iframe-props=\"title=How to learn English\" data-tf-medium=\"snippet\" data-tf-hidden=\"utm_source=ORGANIC_SEARCH,utm_medium=Blog,utm_campaign=wings-of-fire-book-review,hubspot_utk=xxxxx,hubspot_page_name=xxxxx,hubspot_page_url=xxxxx\" style=\"width:100%;height:400px;\"><\/div><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-the-writer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the writer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Avul Pakir Jainulabeen Abdul Kalam\u2019 is the full name of Dr. Kalam and he was born and raised on Mosque Street in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He was India&#8217;s 11th President (2002-2007).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was a physicist by profession who played a key part in creating the country&#8217;s missile program. From humble beginnings in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to serving as president of India, Dr. Kalam narrates his life&#8217;s ascent and fall in his inspirational autobiography &#8216;The Wings of Fire.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arun Tiwari rose to prominence as an author after writing Wings of Fire with Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. He has published several books, including five with <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/positive-quotes-by-dr-a-p-j-abdul-kalam-to-inspire-you\/\">Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was also involved in the design of the missiles with&nbsp; Dr. Kalam. Mr. Tiwari was the director of Hyderabad&#8217;s Cardiovascular Technology Institute. He received the Defence Technology Spinoff Award for creating the Kalam-Raju stent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-the-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the book<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/book.jpg\" alt=\"Book review: Wings of Fire\" class=\"wp-image-40052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/book.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/book-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/book-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/book-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/book-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/book-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Wings of fire is an autobiography of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The book depicts the life of a simple but resolute individual. It contains a wealth of information that anyone will benefit from. Reading this <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/harry-potter-book-series-10-things-students-can-learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book<\/a> can be a joyful and lovely experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book is a detailed explanation of how great things can be accomplished with mindfulness. This book offers the reader the thought that you should always maintain your dreams high, your goals clear, prepare meticulously, and work hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/here-are-the-best-books-you-must-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more: Here are the 10 best books you must read<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wings-of-fire-book-review\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wings of fire book review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The book includes many stories and experiences from his childhood, school, and college years. He wrote extensively about his time at the Langley Research Center, NASA, and Wallops flight facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal tragedies are not ignored in this book. He has written extensively on the moment he lost his father and his struggles as a student from an economically backward family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has also written about his achievements in developing ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology. As well as how he felt when he received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second part of the book is about Dr. Kalam, a scientist who made a substantial contribution to the development of the country&#8217;s guided missile program, a pioneering endeavor for national security. He was dubbed the \u2018Missile Man of India\u2019 due to his contribution to space research.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/top-7-study-abroad-consultants-in-india\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Study-Abroad-Consultants-In-India.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Study-Abroad-Consultants-In-India.png 585w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Study-Abroad-Consultants-In-India-300x39.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Wings of fire\u2019 is best suited for school and college students,&nbsp; teenagers who want to dream, dare, and achieve all their goals. It demonstrates how a person from a humble background becomes the first citizen of a nation of one billion people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book contains something for everyone and can benefit every Indian who has a vision for a bright future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Wings of fire\u2019 is an extensive explanation of how great things can be accomplished by working hard and doing your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam&#8217;s autobiography is titled &#8216;Wings of Fire.&#8217; It was written by Dr. Abdul Kalam and Mr. Arun Tiwari, a well-known missile scientist, and colleague of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.<\/li><li>Dr. Kalam&#8217;s remarkable autobiography \u2018The Wings of Fire\u2019 chronicles his life&#8217;s ascension from humble origins in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to serving as President of India.<\/li><li>Wings of Fire is best suited for high school and college students who desire to dream, dare, and achieve all of their life goals. It shows how a person from a low-income family becomes the first citizen of a nation of one billion people.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you find this blog informative? If so, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/en\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to contact us for more information on wings of fire. We would be happy to assist you with your queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liked this blog? Read next: <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/best-books-for-beginners-enter-a-new-realm-with-each-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 best books for beginners | Enter a new realm with each book.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Wings of fire\u2019 is the autobiography of former Indian president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Dr. Abdul Kalam and his colleague, a well-known scientist, Mr. Arun Tiwari co-authored the book. 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