A.P.J.Abdul Kalam was one of the pioneers of aerospace engineering in India.He spent most of his life as a scientist in the Indian space program.Some of his major works are – India 2020, Ignited Minds,Wings of Fire.He served as the president of India from 2002to 2007.

Strong Roots is excerpted from APJ Abdul Kalam’s autobiography Wings of Fire.In this extract he talks about his early childhood in his hometown.It presents a delightful sketch of Dr.Kalam’s early life and his spiritual development.

APJ Abdul Kalam brings us a picture of his early childhood in the island town of Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu.In a nostalgic manner,he describes the simple life of his childhood.The author presents a heartwarming picture of communal harmony in his native town.He started developing his spiritual beliefs and outlook under the influence of his father.This quote reveals the deep respect he has for his parents.The affective experiences of his childhood moulded his character and outlook in later life.Being the architect of the most advanced scientific programme in space research,Dr.Kalam remained steadfast in his spiritual beliefs throughout his life.

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