Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 24.5K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 180 pages.
About Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, the son of a little-educated boat-owner in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, had an unparalleled career as a defence scientist, culminating in the highest civilian award of India, the Bharat Ratna. As chief of the country's defence research and development programme, Kalam demonstrated the great potential for dynamism and innovation that existed in seemingly moribund research establishments. This is the story of Kalam's rise from obscurity and his personal and professional struggles, as well as the story of Agni, Prithvi, Akash, Trishul and Nag-missiles that have become household names in India and that have raised the nation to the level of a missile power of international reckoning. This is also the saga of independent India's struggle for technological self-sufficiency and defensive autonomy-a story as much about politics, domestic and international, as it is about science.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 180 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Science, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,450 |
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What genre is Wings of Fire: An Autobiography?
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Science. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 24.5K reader ratings, Wings of Fire: An Autobiography has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Wings of Fire: An Autobiography?
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography has 180 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Wings of Fire: An Autobiography?
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography was written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Wings of Fire: An Autobiography?
The ISBN-13 for Wings of Fire: An Autobiography is 9788173711470.0.
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