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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.
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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. A. Kalanidhi, fell in step with me. Someone had been frantically tr..more
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Aug 01, 2012Asha Seth rated it really liked it
Recommends it for: dr. kalam-followers, inspiration-seekers, motivation-chasers
Shelves: indian-lit, 2012, non-fiction
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 in..more
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..more
Jul 26, 2012Shipra Trivedi rated it really liked it
What do you do when India’s most popular former president pens a book? You quickly grab your personal copy!
Turning Points is a confession and unfurling of the unsung and uneventful past of A.P.J Kalam. The trials and tribulations he had to face and overcome to bask under the presidential glory are openly penned in pages of this novel.
Turning Points, is not just a book but an insight into the life of an eminent individual named A.P.J Kalam.
Turning Points is a confession and unfurling of the unsung and uneventful past of A.P.J Kalam. The trials and tribulations he had to face and overcome to bask under the presidential glory are openly penned in pages of this novel.
Turning Points, is not just a book but an insight into the life of an eminent individual named A.P.J Kalam.
I have been an avid reader in all kind of story books. But this book by Dr.Kalam has wooed my eyes when I encountered the excerpts of this book in 'The Hindu'. I was totally surprised with Dr.Kalam's abundance of knowledge in multitudes of field. Hailing from the scientist background, he discusses more about political and economical developments in our country. During his tenure as 'president' , he has filled the vaccuum for the post , created by earlier beaureocrats. After taking the oath of pr..more
It is full of unnecessary technical details and he talks a lot about Information Technology, Bio-Informatics, Photonics, Microelectronics and Nano-Technology and stuffs like that.. I expected a little bit more material from Social-Sciences perspective - especially Politics and inside story of Functions of Rashtrapati Bhawan. I admit, Wings of Fire, Vision 2020 and even Ignited Minds were much more influential and inspirational! Its very plain and full of lectures without attractive writing sty..more
No matter how much science he knows, in page 134 Dr. Kalam says 'We are all the creations of God'.
Jul 06, 2012Karthik Manohar rated it it was amazing
As the title says this book is the sequel to 'Wings of fire' where he continues to narrate his experiences from how he went on to become The President and how his life went from then on.This book is pretty much of an open talk where Kalam sir shares all his success,pain and controversies he faced as president.Even though this book is all about his own experiences it still doesn't fail to inspire,teach and motivate you.After all,what can you expect from someone who dedicated his entire life for o..more
Jan 09, 2019Tam_ the_ med_bookie rated it it was amazing
The best memoir I have ever read👍
I got to learn so many things about my idol.
I got to know where everything great got started for this great man.
The future generation will never believe such a great person was alive amongst us all.
*Highlights:
Totally honest. Simple yet insightful.
Academics,career history, family and friends, the liability, his achievements - everything has been written so well in such a small number of pages.
I would recommend this book to all the youngsters. Such a book needs to..more
I got to learn so many things about my idol.
I got to know where everything great got started for this great man.
The future generation will never believe such a great person was alive amongst us all.
*Highlights:
Totally honest. Simple yet insightful.
Academics,career history, family and friends, the liability, his achievements - everything has been written so well in such a small number of pages.
I would recommend this book to all the youngsters. Such a book needs to..more
APJ Abdul Kalam has always been a great motivator, every book by him teaches something new. The dream 2020, covers every sector of Indian economic growth. Hope dream 2020 comes true, and i can become part of it to make it happen :)
Sep 18, 2012கிராமத்தான் சரவணன் rated it really liked it
'Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges':
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. A. 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 rin..more
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. A. 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 rin..more
This book is all about Kalam's mission India 2020 and his effort to achieve that mission when he was president.. I liked this book very much as it show how he is dedicated to make India supreme guiding and capable nation..i am sure many people will gets tired just reading his work during his lifetime but Kalam never..this book helped me know what a president could do..i must say every politician (Indian) should read this book and learn what is devotion and passion to work for nation or even..more
Apr 01, 2013Kartik Singhal rated it really liked it
A good book that shows the life of a President that India loved, sheds light on the decisions he made that were considered controversial and inspires the leader in one. Not a book for a casual reader, for sure, they might complain it's boring.
I feel Kalam uplifted the position of President of India with his initiatives during his tenure. Something that is a challenge to meet for any of the later presidents.
One reason I could easily read this book was because Kalam has been an inspiration to me t..more
I feel Kalam uplifted the position of President of India with his initiatives during his tenure. Something that is a challenge to meet for any of the later presidents.
One reason I could easily read this book was because Kalam has been an inspiration to me t..more
I have read this books & share a good sine of this books . Dr.A.P.J.Kalam share his ideas throug his day to day
life experienced on his job or real life problems .
Thats given a positive frmae for our life.
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life experienced on his job or real life problems .
Thats given a positive frmae for our life.
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Author talks about his experience during his tenure as President.This book scores just an average rating as it fails to instill the energy what we normally expect from kalam's book.
Very Impressive piece of Work.
A must read for every Indian citizen.
Must read book for the youngster's who really wants to eradicate poverty from this country and having a dream of making India an economically developed country. Here you will observe the plans he has taken and how he has implemented. Every time he had the image of India 2020 in his mind and to make it, he was really working hard and taking the initiative like PURA(Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas). Meeting with ministers, teachers and with the youth of this country has always motivated h..more
turning point : a journey through challenges is all about Dr kalams presidency and the book is less like an autobiography and more like a blueprint for his India Vision 2020. We miss out on an ‘autobiography’ of Kalam, and instead read about his vision for India and what measures he took during his presidency to realize some of them. He has discussed the various ideas he has got to develop India, from his interactions with people from all spheres—students, children, scientists etc. to make Judi..more
You just cannot ignore the book!
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. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, India’s Ex-President and the one of the most inspiring person on the planet. This book is a sequel to Wings of Fire by the same. This book takes the readers to the journey of Dr. Kalam as the President of India. A brief description of his last day as president is sufficient in explaining how busy and focused his tenure would have been..more
May 22, 2017Sendhilkumar Alalasundaram rated it liked it
As a continuation of Wings of fire, Abdul Kalam narrates his journey of becoming the president of a mighty nation and beyond, and articulates his vision for the nation.
Having been used to hearing tales of advanced technology and big dreams from Abdul Kalam, his political journey did not seem as interesting.
Having been used to hearing tales of advanced technology and big dreams from Abdul Kalam, his political journey did not seem as interesting.
Jun 02, 2018Roshan rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Turning Points is an exquisitely written work for a sequel to one of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's gem of a work aptly titled Wings of Fire: An Autobiography. The book enlightens its readers primarily on vision of India 2020, which also happens to be Dr. Kalam's dream of making India, a fully developed nation with zero level poverty and unemployment by 2020. This aspect of Indian current affair rightly gets highlighted and gains more prominence with every turning page in the book, given the progress..more
Rameshwaram is a sleepy temple town in the southern tip of our peninsula. It comes alive during the Ram Navmis and other auspicious days, especially to remember the departed souls. The otherwise passive place has done another wonderful contribution to our heritage, than being the place which Lord Ram chose to pray to Shiv Bhagwan before he began his onslaught on Lanka. It has gifted us one of the most outstanding Ratnas of Bharat, a person who has added more credibility to the coveted prize than..more
Nov 22, 2018Pooja rated it really liked it
One of the finest works from the former President of India. A man with vision, enthusiasm and a true inspiration. No words are enough about Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
A must read for Indians or anyone who would like to know him better.
A must read for Indians or anyone who would like to know him better.
Feb 17, 2016Gautam Soman rated it liked it
In this book, Dr Kalam writes in detail about his tenure as the President of India and his teaching experiences. He describes the turning points that shaped his life: ISRO.. DRDO.. TIFAC.. PSA.. and others.
In a chapter, he shares what he learnt from the various people he came across in his life, be it his elder brother, his mentors like Dr. Sarabhai, Dr Dhawan or Dr Brahma Prakash, and.. Yes, the politicians!
Dr Kalam initiated many activities in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, such as e-governance..more
In a chapter, he shares what he learnt from the various people he came across in his life, be it his elder brother, his mentors like Dr. Sarabhai, Dr Dhawan or Dr Brahma Prakash, and.. Yes, the politicians!
Dr Kalam initiated many activities in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, such as e-governance..more
Jul 29, 2015Ankur Verma rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
It was the evening of 28th July 2015 , when i came across a news flash relating to something about Kalam Sir, While in the process of accessing the full news ,in split seconds, a thought ran through my mind that might be Sir has reconsidered his decision of not Standing for President's Chair again.
And i was very very happy .
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But soon , i was hit with fact , my gleaming face was bombarded with the harsh reality that 'He', my biggest ever motivating asset , was no more in person.
It was then , t..more
And i was very very happy .
.
.
But soon , i was hit with fact , my gleaming face was bombarded with the harsh reality that 'He', my biggest ever motivating asset , was no more in person.
It was then , t..more
With Dr. kalam, high expectations is kind of like a packaged deal. Which might be the primary cause of this book not living up to the expectations. An autobiographical account usually is embedded with anecdotes from one's life, which he wants to share, and which he believes that someone can be benefited from. This book completely lacks that flair of wings of fire.
While one can understand in a very detailed manner the way he handled his office while he was president, the book seems to be an exten..more
Feb 17, 2015Ankit Saxena rated it really liked itWhile one can understand in a very detailed manner the way he handled his office while he was president, the book seems to be an exten..more
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Turning Point is surely a turning point for Author and can be for anyone. Dr Kalam has very nicely explained the times of his as President and also told the story of how he lived his life being a President of India.
One of the most lovable President of India by every citizen without any offence. His choice as a President nominee was an unclaimed choice by every elected members of the houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the Legislative Assemblies in States and Union Territories. F..more
One of the most lovable President of India by every citizen without any offence. His choice as a President nominee was an unclaimed choice by every elected members of the houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the Legislative Assemblies in States and Union Territories. F..more
What can one say about a book authored by the undoubtedly talented statesman, scientist, poet and saint? An inspirational force for many generations to come, Kalam sir's description of his experiences during the presidential tenure can turn the reader's mind into the plethora of issues faced by the nation. He attempts to put down his thoughts, actions and reactions to various incidents during his tenure.
While I found it a bit hard to read initially owing to my general hesitation with autobiograp..more
While I found it a bit hard to read initially owing to my general hesitation with autobiograp..more
Wings of Fire was truly inspiring and breathtaking. And that propelled me to read this sequel. In this emotional time when we are still in grief of his departure, it feels like he talks to us through his words. For someone who want to deeply understand the role and function of our Head of State, this book can come handy. For those preparing for competitive exams especially Civil Services, this book can fetch numerous points on reforms in all domains. That way, it's useful. Strictly reviewing it..more
A Spell-Bounding account of a magnanimous personality !!!
Truth be told, I'm never game with biographies/autobiographies but this book turns out to be exceptionally good, breaking the myth in my own mind that biographies are somniferous in nature. Turning Points is a very well written autobioraphy which took off with the call from the then PM AB Vajapyee to Dr. Kalam informing him how he was going to name Dr. Kalam for the President in the all party meeting. The book brings together the details f..more
Truth be told, I'm never game with biographies/autobiographies but this book turns out to be exceptionally good, breaking the myth in my own mind that biographies are somniferous in nature. Turning Points is a very well written autobioraphy which took off with the call from the then PM AB Vajapyee to Dr. Kalam informing him how he was going to name Dr. Kalam for the President in the all party meeting. The book brings together the details f..more
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