Strong roots ( extract from Wings of Fire )

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Dr. kalam presents us a pen-picture of his childhood in the island town of Rameswaram at Tamil Nadu. In a nostalgic vein, he describes the simple life in his household. The author presents a heart warming picture of communal harmony in his native town. He recalls how he started developing his spiritual belief and outlook under the influence of his father. The narrative reveals the deep respect the author had for his parents. The affectionate experience of his childhood went into moulding his character and attitude in a later life. While being the architect of the most advanced scientific programmes in space research, Dr. Kalam remained firm in his spiritual convictions throughout his life.

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