I have been reading about APJ Abdul Kalam lately and would like to research about him more. I have read that he has written some books of only which one I know. I would like to get hold of all of the books written by him and read them and would like to know which all are the books written by APJ Abdul Kalam?
Hi there, welcome to the forum! (Images from Knisha and Dr. Kalam Fellowship) 'If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.' - By Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (APJ) Abdul Kalam Overview A scientist, a president, a family man, these are just a few descriptions for Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (APJ) Abdul Kalam. He is mostly well-known for his contributions to the missile and nuclear developments of the country. As a child, he was opened to the struggles of life at an early age. While their family was well-off, they lost their family business due to modernity and hence, APJ Adbul Kalam has had to help with the family expenses at his young age. Still, he was able to succeed and even joined the Defense Research and Development Organisation as one of the scientific assistants of the department. By 2002, he became the 11th President of India. Thereafter the presidency, he continued to live a very simple life, inspiring youths and other individuals to live their lives to their full potential. Books Written by Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (APJ) Abdul Kalam During his lifetime, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (APJ) Abdul Kalam had also written many books. The topics range from autobiographies, to science, to politics, there's a wide variety in the genre of books he had authored. The table below highlights all the books written by the former president, the dates they were published, their genre, the language they were written in and whether they were co-authored or not. List of All Books Written by APJ Abdul Kalam Title of BookDate PublishedTypeLanguageCo-Written or Individually WrittenIndia 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium1998ReferenceEnglishCo-WrittenAgni Ki Udaan (Wings of Fire)1999AutobiographyEnglishIndividually WrittenIgnited Minds2002Self-HelpEnglishIndividually WrittenThe Luminous Sparks2004PoetryEnglishIndividually WrittenEnvisioning an Empowered Nation: Technology for Societal Transformation2004Science and TechnologyEnglishIndividually WrittenIndia My Dream2004CulturalEnglishIndividually WrittenThe Life Tree2005PoetryEnglishIndividually WrittenGuiding Souls2005FamilyEnglishIndividually WrittenChildren Ask Kalam2005MemoirEnglishIndividually WrittenMission India: A Vision for the Youth2005Social ScienceEnglishCo-WrittenEnathu Vaanin Gnana Sudargal2006EssaysTamilIndividually WrittenEvolution of Enlightened Societies2006LectureEnglishIndividually WrittenSchool Topper: A True Story 19472006Children's BookEnglish/HindiCo-WrittenAn Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments With Truth2006 AutobiographyHindi/EnglishCo-WrittenMaanavar Agni Siragugal2007AutobiographyTamilIndividually WrittenYou Are Born to Blossom2008MotivationalEnglishIndividually WrittenThe Family and The Nation2008SociologyEnglishCo-WrittenAgnich Chiragugal2008MemoirTamilCo-WrittenTejaswi Man2009ReferenceEnglish/HindiIndividually WrittenHum Honge Kamyab2009InspirationalHindiIndividually WrittenMere Sapnon Ka Bharat2009CulturalHindiIndividually WrittenThirukkural: Pearls of Inspiration2009AutobiographyEnglishCo-WrittenSpirit of India2010SociologyEnglishIndividually WrittenSpirit of India2010SociologyEnglishIndividually WrittenAgnipankh2011LiteratureMarathiIndividually WrittenA Lesson For My Teacher2011Children's BookEnglish/HindiCo-WrittenFailure to Success2011Children's BookEnglish/HindiCo-WrittenThe Scientific Indian: A 21st Century Guide to the World Around Us2011Aeronautics & AstronauticsEnglishCo-WrittenTarget Three Billion: Innovative Solutions Towards Sustainable Development2011Urban Planning & DevelopmentEnglishCo-WrittenBharat 20202012CulturalHindiIndividually WrittenAbdul Kalam Vachanangal2012EssaysMalayalamIndividually WrittenThirupumunaigal2012AutobiographyTamilIndividually WrittenInspiring Thoughts2012InspirationalEnglishIndividually WrittenYou Are Unique: Scale New Heights by Thoughts and Actions2012Self-HelpEnglishIndividually WrittenTurning Points: A Journey Through Challenges2012Political & MemoirEnglishIndividually WrittenMy Journey Transforming Dreams into Actions2013MemoirEnglishIndividually WrittenEzhuchi Oottum Ennangal2013AutobiographyTamilIndividually WrittenIndomitable Spirit2013Self-HelpEnglishIndividually WrittenMy Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions2013Memoir & HistoricalEnglishIndividually WrittenThe Righteous Life: The Very Best of APJ Abdul Kalam2013LiteratureEnglishIndividually WrittenInklinks2013PoetryEnglishCo-WrittenThoughts For Change: We Can Do It2013Spirituality & PhilosophyEnglishCo-WrittenSquaring the Circle: Seven Steps to Indian Renaissance2013Social and PoliticalEnglishCo-WrittenMeri Jeevan Yatra2014BiographyHindiIndividually WrittenGovernance for Growth in India2014PoliticsEnglishIndividually WrittenA Manifesto For Change2014Public Affairs and EconomicsEnglishIndividually WrittenForge Your Future2014SuccessEnglishIndividually WrittenThe Guiding Light: A Selection of Quotations from My Favourite Books2014QuotationsEnglishIndividually WrittenBeyond 2020: A Vision for Tomorrow's India2014PoliticalEnglishCo-WrittenMy Life: An Illustrated Autobiography2015AutobiographyEnglishIndividually WrittenMy India: Notes for the Future2015CulturalEnglishIndividually WrittenParivartan Ki Rooprekha2015AutobiographyHindiIndividually WrittenTurning Points: A Journey Through Challenges2015PoliticalEnglishIndividually WrittenAdvantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity2015CulturalEnglishCo-WrittenTranscendence2015Religion & SpiritualityEnglishCo-WrittenReignited: Scientific Pathways to a Brighter Future2015Career for ChildrenEnglishCo-WrittenLearning How to Fly: Lessons for the Youth2016MotivationalEnglishIndividually WrittenSongs of Life2016PoetryEnglishIndividually WrittenI'd Rather Read: Your Favourite Authors on Their Favourite Books2016Young AdultEnglishCo-WrittenIn total, APJ Abdul Kalam had written 59 books in his lifetime. The books above are arranged accordingly, from the ones that were published the earliest and the ones published the latest, even after the death of the former president. The first book he wrote was the India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium. He had written this book alongside Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan. This book was written even before APJ Abdul Kalam became president and highlights what the country can do, as a whole, to become one of the greatest powers by the year 2020. Genres range very much, from autobiographies, even to children's books, sociology, inspirational and many more. The former president also wrote poetries during his lifetime with books such as Inklinks and Songs of Life highlighting his works. Most of his books were written in English and have been translated into various languages. Some though, were written in Indian languages such as the Enathu Vaanin Gnana Sudargal, a collection of essays written in Tamil, and Agnipankh, a literary book written in Marathi. This list does not include some books to which the former president had written introductions or forewords for. Such books like The Politickle Pickle: Cartoons & Caricatures and The Fresh Brew, do not mainly include APJ Abdul Kalam as their author but he has written introductions and forewords for them. Conclusion Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (APJ) Abdul Kalam has influenced and motivated many individuals to fulfil their dreams, no matter what their status in life is. His struggles are that of the typical Indian and he has emerged successful, which only makes his life more inspirational. His dream for India, to make the country a force to be reckoned with especially in terms of economic powers, is something that most citizens also dream of. All these books showcase the ideals of the former president and would also help you appreciate and love your country more.
