The Life Tree

by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

In this moving collection of poems, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes us into his world, full of simplicity and beauty, understanding and compassion. Kalam s love for the country shines through as he inspires us and urges us to break the barriers of caste, religion and language. He wonders at God s creation in his paeans to nature, while imparting a deeply personal touch to his observations of human relationships. The Life Tree is an intimate introduction to Kalam the man, his life and his inspirational thoughts.

92 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (Tamil: அவுல் பகீர் ஜைனுலாப்தீன் அப்துல் கலாம்) usually referred to as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was one of India's most distinguished scientists. He was an Aerospace engineer, professor, and chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. During his term as President, he was popularly known as the People's President.

Before his term as India's president, he worked as an aeronautical engineer with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). He was responsible for the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle,the SLV-3 He is popularly known as the Missile Man of India for his work on development of ballistic missile and space rocket technology. Kalam played a pivotal organisational, technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear test in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974.

He has the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from thirty universities and the country's three highest civilian honours - Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Bharat Ratna (1997).

Former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who became popular as ‘People’s President’, passed away on July 27th, 2015 at the age of 83 in Shillong, India.

Reviews

[Harshith J. V. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poetic emotions by the man of science.


Very good book by the honorable ex-president and scientist of India. This book gives reflection of nature-loving, multi-culture respecting, patriotic and secular views of Abdul Kalam. I love every words written by him in this book. Has written beautiful poems throughout though not rhythmic or hummable and has very good sense in whatever is written.

[gramakri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This excellently produced book,embellished with beautiful contemporary paintings by Manav Gupta, is a collection of 26 short poems reflecting the musings of the poet Kalam on various subjects.
A good read for all Kalam admirers !
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[Manan Sheel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, honest and inspiring poems. It is wonderful that such a person of science was so perceptive towards nature and poetry...

[Archita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully written poems on nature. A good read.

[Mehaboobmunna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart melting!!!!
Do you dream? Time to realize your passion.!!!

[Vikas Rai]

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