Indomitable Spirit

Whatwould you like to be remembered for? You have to evolve yourself and shape yourlife. You should write it on a page. That page maybe a very important page inthe book of human history. And you will be remembered for creating that one pagein the history of the nation - whether that page is the page of invention, thepage of innovation or the page of discovery or the page of fightinginjustice...

Simple words spoken directly from the heart, revealing President Kalams deepconcern for vital issues. Reflecting upon a wide range of themes of abidinghuman, national and global concerns, Dr Kalams inspiring, almost magical wordsengage and captivate the readers mind and heart.

Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, the eleventh President of India, hasindeed captured the imagination of the people of India, like no other Presidentever before. Reaching out to the people of the country, especially the children,he has endeared himself with his simple style and imaginative thinking. HisVision 2020 - a dream for Developed India, has become a rallying point forpeople across all segments, and today we are all inspired with the glimmer of abetter tomorrow. His own life reflects a dream-like rise, from the shores ofRameswaram to the hallowed Rashtrapati Bhawan, his journey is a story ofindomitable spirit conquering all odds and emerging victorious.

Indomitable Spirit brings together the values, thoughts and ideals ofPresident Kalam. Interspersed with interesting anecdotes and observations,Indomitable Spirit represents the quintessential A P J Abdul Kalam - the man,the scientist, the teacher and the President.

Autobiographical, inspirational, philosophical and yet pragmatic and realistic -Indomitable Spirit is a unique blend of all these and more, which fires thereaders imagination and inspires with the thought that anything ispossible. As Mahatma Gandhi said, Strength does not come fromphysical capacity. It comes from indomitable will.