Wondering what would have been his thoughts and reactions if was around today. Was reminded of his other books and Vision 2020 as I read his 'My Journey' as 66th of 2020.
India's one of the most respected scientists, ex-president (11th), thinker and statesman, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born in Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu which was often hit by cyclone. He started working at the age of eight. Hardwork and piety, study and learning, compassion and forgiveness have been cornerstone of his life.
When his friend Professor Arun Tiwari asked him to sum up his life in one sentence he said:
"Love poured to the child...sstruggle....more struggle...bitter tears....then sweet tears...and finally a life as beautiful and fulfilling as seeing the birth of full moon"
He loved books and poetry:
His views on reading where:
His mentor was Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and he mentions how he was able to convence Bishop Reverend Father Dr. Peter Bernard Pereira to convert and dedicate St. Mary MangdaMag church and bishops house nearby to India's national goal of establishing ISRO.
His was a life in science, full of events with support and blessings of almighty, family and we'll wishers and in turn he tried to inspire and influence many minds.
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