It was like any other day on the Anna University campus in Chennai. I had delivered a lecture 'Vision to Mission' and the session got extended from one hour to two.

APJ Abdul Kalam has always been a great motivator, every book by him teaches something new. 'Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges'. This is not exactly a review. It's what i learned about Dr. Kalam after reading Turning Points.I just finished reading Turning Points by Dr. Abdul Kalam, India’s Ex-President and the one.

I had lunch with a group of research students and went back to class. As I was returning to my rooms in the evening the vice-chancellor, Prof. Kalanidhi, fell in step with me. Someone had been frantically tr It was like any other day on the Anna University campus in Chennai. I had delivered a lecture 'Vision to Mission' and the session got extended from one hour to two. I had lunch with a group of research students and went back to class.

As I was returning to my rooms in the evening the vice-chancellor, Prof. 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, a Cabinet-level post, 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 offers insight not only into an extraordinary personality but also a vision of how a country with a great heritage can become great in accomplishment, skills and abilities through effort, perseverance and confidence. 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.

Will I be able to put in words how long I've had to wait before I could grab my copy of this book? Moreover, when its a book revealing the life of the only idol in your life and the person you so respect and value.

Serial tendering advantages and disadvantages. Few months ago, I'd read in the article on ndtv.com that Dr. Kalam was writing his next book named 'The Turning Points' and I knew I had to get the book. Simply because his books are such an abundance of experience and knowledge. 'The Turning Points' is a sequel to 'Wings of Fire' an in Will I be able to put in words how long I've had to wait before I could grab my copy of this book?

Moreover, when its a book revealing the life of the only idol in your life and the person you so respect and value. Few months ago, I'd read in the article on ndtv.com that Dr. Kalam was writing his next book named 'The Turning Points' and I knew I had to get the book. Simply because his books are such an abundance of experience and knowledge. 'The Turning Points' is a sequel to 'Wings of Fire' an internationally acclaimed book showcasing the achievements and dearths in the life of Former Indian President and Nuclear Scientist Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam.

It revolves around Dr. Kalam's mission of India 2020 and the efforts imperative to achieve it. It gives an insight into the life of the most admired Dr.

Kalam after 1992 laying focus on the many controversies that took a stand during his period as President of India. In his autobiography; Wings of Fire, Dr. Kalam has covered significant portion of his life from childhood, to schooling, to his career as a scientist encompassing every bit of detail for the readers. The sequel book - The Turning Points, throws light on his life as The President of India from 2002 to 2007 which he illustrates narrating his motives and vision for a developed India through his mission India 2020. The book is descriptive of his activities and travels made to realize his dream; set aside parameters for people from different backgrounds and positions toward achieving the goal of 'India - A Developed Nation'. What I liked about the book is that it not only portrays Dr. Kalam's personal life but also his love for the nation urging citizens of the country to step up and contribute their best toward the nation's progress.