Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India

by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Book Overview

Kalam offers no formulaic prescription in Ignited Minds. Instead, he takes up different issues and themes that struck him on his pilgrimage around the country as he met thousands of school children,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143029827
• ISBN13: 9780143029823
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Penguin Global
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 18 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 12

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Book

Dr.Kalam has written a very inspiring book. He gives examples of great Indian scientists, right back from Aryabhata to the Nobel Laureate Prof.S.Chandrasekar and motivates young Indians to seek Knowledge to make India the great country she deserves to be. Highly recommended for anyone who has read 'Wings of Fire' or wants to get inspired.

Ignites your mind and soul.

A thought provoking and well written book by the current President of India is a gem of a book. A must read for all Indians young or old. It truely reflects the mood of the young Indians who want to see the true power of India be unleashed. Share Dr. Kalam's dream of a developed India by 2020. Understand the part we commoners need to play to chip in with our insignificant though valuable contribution to the great task we have at our hands. Very inspiring. Highly recommended!!

Dreams, Thoughts and Action.

This book is a powerful message to all Indians especially the youth. Dr Kalam's vision of a developed India, his stress on technological and scientific engines to propel us into a higher orbit in the new millennium is well known. In this book, Dr Kalam is on mission mode - to ignite the passion in the minds of our children to achieve this vision. His numerous interactions with school children, political leaders, saints, scholars and industrialists have a common theme- India can do it. India is a land of cultural and religious diversity and the world's largest democracy. The challenge is to harness this diversity and channelise our energies in nation building. Great leaders of all religions seem to be in perfect agreement on this. I was moved by an example Dr Kalam has cited in this book. In the southern Indian town of Kanchipuram, there exist a mosque and a Hindu mutt side by side. When there was a move to shift the mosque further away to reduce congestion , the Hindu saint vehemently protested - "In fact , when at 4:30 AM the call for namaz comes from the mosque, it acts as a wake-up call for my divine duties". This is the message the nation needs most at this moment.This book to some extent repeats from "Wings of Fire" and "India 2020". But to me it is not repetition, but reinforcement. The challenge to remove poverty by 2010 and achieve the status of a developed nation by 2020 is no simple task. This is a call to all Indians to join forces in this great mission. On 30 September 2001, Dr Kalam narrowly escaped unhurt in a helicopter crash. This event seems to have had a strong impact on his mind , resulting in greater vigor and resolve to accomplish his mission . God has been kind to him and to us the citizens of India, in saving this noble man and assigning him the responsibility to the highest office of this country."Dream, Dream, DreamDreams transform into thoughtsAnd thoughts result in action."The time for action in NOW.

Must Read

APJ Abdul Kalam, is a spokesperson for the collective desires of the people of India. In this simple book, he writes in lucid words, what Indians want for their country. This small book puts the goal of a developed India in the hearts and minds of its people. APJ Abdul Kalam, now the President of India is a living example that decent, honest, people can still suceed. His books are a refreshing read to any Indian.

A MUST read for children of East Indian descent.

This book is inspiring and full of hope for India. As an Indian, it reminds me who we are and what we are capable of. Dr. Abdul Kalam is the current president of India, father of India's satellite and missile technology.However, his passion is to ignite young minds. I have heard that even now, with his busy schedule as the president of the largest democracy, he spends much of his time teaching young people both in person and via the Internet. I understand he has a goal of personally meeting 100,000 students. I believe he is more than half way there.My daughter has ADD. When she picked up this book she read 80 pages in one morning. To my knowledge, this is the fastest she has ever read any book. This book inspired her and I'm sure it will inspire any teenager.I encourage parents of East Indian origin or anyone who cares about India or wants to know about India, to read this book and encourage their children to read it. This book shouldn't just sell briskly, it should be flying off the shelves. Lets ignite the minds of our next generation, who can and will make a difference.Parmod GandhiPrincipalInSync Speech Technologies