A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Boxset: Turning Points, Pathways to Greatness, a Manifesto for Change

By A Kalam and V. Ponraj

Turning Points continues the remarkable story of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from where Wings of Fire left off. It brings together lesser-known aspects of his career and presidency, including reflections on moments of controversy that he addresses for the first time. Above all, it charts the ongoing individual and collective journey toward transforming India into a developed nation by 2020 and beyond.

In Pathways to Greatness, Kalam shifts the focus from economic progress to the development of national character. He explores what truly makes a nation great, compares India's standards of living with those of other countries, and reflects on lessons drawn from his travels and interactions with people across the nation. The book presents thoughtful insights and citizen oaths designed to inspire responsibility, unity and shared purpose. Completed just months before his death in 2015, it reflects his enduring belief that India can lead the world on pathways to greatness.

In A Manifesto for Change, written with co-author V. Ponraj, Kalam offers a sequel to India 2020 (published in 1998). Reaffirming his vision of a developed India, he examines the practical steps needed to achieve that goal. These include harnessing the energy of the nation's youth, fostering a united and constructive Parliament, and implementing development strategies that bridge the urban-rural divide while strengthening infrastructure from the grassroots upward. Calling for a move beyond antagonistic politics, Kalam presents a clear and purposeful blueprint for national progress and collective achievement.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9362137283
• ISBN13: 9789362137289
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: HarperCollins India
• Length: 640 Pages