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My India: Ideas for the Future
My Notes for the Future contains excerpts from Dr A.P. J Adbul Kalam’s speeches in his post presidency years. Drawn from Dr Kalam’s addresses to parliaments, universities, schools and other institutions in India and abroad, they include his ideas on science, nation building, poverty, compassion and self-confidence.
Dr Kalam draws on the lives of stalwarts such as Marie Curie, Dr Vikram Sarabhai to encourage and inspire his young readers. Through these speeches, he shares many valuable lessons in humility, resilience, and determination and leads children to think, grow and evolve.
A project very close to his heart, Dr Kalam’s last book for children is a road map for every child to pursue their dreams, to be the best they can be, leading to the realisation of a better India.
Dr Kalam draws on the lives of stalwarts such as Marie Curie, Dr Vikram Sarabhai to encourage and inspire his young readers. Through these speeches, he shares many valuable lessons in humility, resilience, and determination and leads children to think, grow and evolve.
A project very close to his heart, Dr Kalam’s last book for children is a road map for every child to pursue their dreams, to be the best they can be, leading to the realisation of a better India.
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2015
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About the author
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
140 books1,880 followersAvul 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.
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.
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December 29, 2025
flex 'o clock - i saw A.P.J Abdul Kalam in real life, with my own two eyes.
February 4, 2023
Dr Kalam is still here.
Collection of encounters Dr Kalam had and his undestanding out of it. This series would restore confidence in humanity and make one a better person. I kept hearing Dr.kalams voice when reading each story.
Collection of encounters Dr Kalam had and his undestanding out of it. This series would restore confidence in humanity and make one a better person. I kept hearing Dr.kalams voice when reading each story.
August 31, 2016
So greedily I savoured each word of this book...I wish it would never end and I could continue reading Kalam Sahab's book forever.
There will never be a book from you again but yes, you have left so much for us to read and get inspired from.
I am born with potential.
I am born with goodness and trust.
I am born with ideas and dreams.
I am born with greatness.
I am born with confidence.
I am born with wings.
I am not meant for crawling.
I have wings, I will fly.
I will fly and fly.
There will never be a book from you again but yes, you have left so much for us to read and get inspired from.
I am born with potential.
I am born with goodness and trust.
I am born with ideas and dreams.
I am born with greatness.
I am born with confidence.
I am born with wings.
I am not meant for crawling.
I have wings, I will fly.
I will fly and fly.
January 19, 2016
Motivational excerpts from the former President of India. It was emotional and moving. It teaches one to be bold and fearless of failure and to persevere to reach higher goals.
July 13, 2021
How it is possible to be so humble yet so knowledgable?
June 10, 2017
The book enlists various experiences and lessons that ought to be learned. It shows how various incidents helped in shaping up the great man we know APJ Abdul Kalam
September 19, 2020
I've always admired Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. I was fortunate to meet him a while back when I was a kid. His ideas about free India are so clear and inspiring, and I'd suggest this book to be read by young students who will be shaping our countries future. All the excerpts shared in the book are thought-provoking, and there is a lot to take ahead and apply in our own lives. Being the missile man and the president of India, Dr Kalam has been the epitome of change and scientific development in modern India for which he will always be remembered. If you admire Dr Kalam's Journey, his ideas, his achievements, then recommending this is a no-brainer.
July 11, 2016
Great compilation of speeches by Kalam across the globe. Truly inspiring!
March 8, 2017
Truly Amazing!
September 13, 2021
Six virtues of a healthcare giver – generosity, pure ethics, tolerance, perseverance, cultivating pure concentration and intelligence.
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My India - Ideas for future
• My review : The book, My India - Ideas for the future is foreword by Srijan Pal Singh in honour of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ( 1931-2015 ). Dr Kalam being the most humble yet intelligent person inspires many of us.
This book is a small collection of his life stories, giving beautiful perspective towards life. This book consists of numerous speeches delivered by him in various cities in India and abroad inspiring every Indian citizen.
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• Motivational ✓
• Highly recommended✓
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My India - Ideas for future
• My review : The book, My India - Ideas for the future is foreword by Srijan Pal Singh in honour of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ( 1931-2015 ). Dr Kalam being the most humble yet intelligent person inspires many of us.
This book is a small collection of his life stories, giving beautiful perspective towards life. This book consists of numerous speeches delivered by him in various cities in India and abroad inspiring every Indian citizen.
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• Motivational ✓
• Highly recommended✓
May 5, 2018
Ideas for the future, an apt name for the book. New ideas & thoughts have been explored personally. It kindles thoughts that have not occurred once in my lifetime.
The most important thing I learned from this book was that, the ideas are not found in book alone but also by encountering with new people.
How a travelogue or a book about travelling provides a desire for wanderlust, the same way this book made a desire in me to encounter with new people and learn from them.
The most important thing I learned from this book was that, the ideas are not found in book alone but also by encountering with new people.
How a travelogue or a book about travelling provides a desire for wanderlust, the same way this book made a desire in me to encounter with new people and learn from them.
May 17, 2019
Its a book combining all the major lectures of Dr Kalam given at various institutions, the book brings forward many of the events, that will inspire the readers and make them to think about the needs of the hour and the compassion for your work, its a short book you can finish in one go and must read to get through some motivation for your desires.
August 29, 2019
I was biased about this book even before I picked it up. I have great respect for this intellectual kind human. Unparalleled and best President ever.
This book is certainly a good read. Majorly it's a collection of small incidents in Dr. APJs life but also talks about his internal journey of being an extraordinary human.
This book is certainly a good read. Majorly it's a collection of small incidents in Dr. APJs life but also talks about his internal journey of being an extraordinary human.
September 20, 2019
5/5. High possibility of being biased in rating as I have always been inspired by his work ethics. Earlier, I thought this book will be about the ideas Dr Abdul Kalam has about the future of India. But this book consists of numerous speeches delivered by him in various cities in India and abroad inspiring every Indian citizen. Moreover, he has also visited jammu (my native place) on 3 Feb, 2014.
April 9, 2020
The book "My India- Ideas for the future" by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam consists of the excerpts from the life of Abdul kalam. He tells about the persons who has inspired and helped him to reach the height he has reached. The book tells us about the importance of having the vision, dedication and the execution of the vision.
Rating 4.5 out of 5.
Rating 4.5 out of 5.
February 18, 2025
A book full of positivity but not written in a manner that would easily hold the reader's interest. I managed to complete this short book only because I am a big fan of Dr. Kalam, but others may struggle to do so.
July 8, 2017
Excellent book. A very good collection of Dr Kalam speeches and his thoughts. Simple but effective if put into practice.
A must read for all.
A must read for all.
October 21, 2017
Wonderful collection of inspiring speeches by our most loved president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Loved every bit of it.
Loved every bit of it.
May 19, 2019
Just like a voice within.. his words will keep inspiring!
July 7, 2019
The best read with example picked up from his real-life stories. The best book I ever read.
July 27, 2019
I would rate this as the second best book by APJ Abdul Kalam sir( among the one's which I have read). Excellent collection short narrations. So many inspiring stories.
March 4, 2022
Reading Dr. Kalam is always a bliss. Amazing book consisting of experiences, anecdotes and stories by the greatest Indian President & scientist of 21st century.
May 27, 2021
Wonderful book
Collection on APJ Discussion & speeches covered throughout the world.
Success, Failure, encouragement, and proud speeches.
Collection on APJ Discussion & speeches covered throughout the world.
Success, Failure, encouragement, and proud speeches.
October 4, 2019
The people's president keeps whispering in our ears,
You're born with confidence
You're born with wings
You're not meant for crawling
You have wings, you will fly
Empowering & igniting our minds with ideas for the future. We could hear his footsteps and feel his presence by our side as we turn each page of this beautiful book. Every single word is so intriguing & inspiring, giving a glimpse of Kalam's consciousness and his unconditional love for children and nation which is too deep & wide that knows no end.
You're born with confidence
You're born with wings
You're not meant for crawling
You have wings, you will fly
Empowering & igniting our minds with ideas for the future. We could hear his footsteps and feel his presence by our side as we turn each page of this beautiful book. Every single word is so intriguing & inspiring, giving a glimpse of Kalam's consciousness and his unconditional love for children and nation which is too deep & wide that knows no end.
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