Strong Roots - A.P.J.Abdul Kalam short summary / analysis

Strong Roots - A.P.J.Abdul Kalam short summary / analysis

Strong Roots is an autobiography of A.P.J.Abdul Kalam in which Dr.  Kalam presents us a pen - picture of his childhood in the island town of Rameswaram at Tamil Nadu.  In a nostalgic vein, he describes the simple life in his household.  The author presents a heart warming picture of communal harmony in his native town.  He recalls how he started developing his spiritual belief and outlook under the influence of his father.  The narrative reveals the deep respect the author had for his paren The affectionate experience of his childhood went into molding his character and attitude in a later life.  While being the architect of the most advanced scientific programs in space research, Dr.  Kalam remained firm in his spiritual convictions throughout his life.