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Throughtout the narration of his anecdotal experiences, Kalam craved for the collective national vision for the self-realisation of the inherent capacities, how to grapple with the prevailing wicked obstacles, how the challenges to be confronted on mission-mode by make use of innovative multi-institutional programmes, what should be the ingredients of a knowledge society, national value system.

He narrates, he shares, he directs, he motivates. The take away from this small book is how India turned visions into reality by the armour of knowledge. The difficulties, the knowledge and the patience required in the path to see India as a developed nation is beautifully written in a form so unique and explicit that it truly ignites one's mind.
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usually, such books that give an inspiration through anecdotal experiences may not appeal to a mass audience, but the appeal of this book lies in the fact that it effortlessly blends into any person's perspective. although the factual information may go overboard for a layman reader, it is worth a read.
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