Wings of Fire

An Autobiography

Wings of Fire is the autobiography of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, written with Arun Tiwari. It traces Kalam's childhood in Rameswaram, his education, and his rise through India's aerospace and defence research institutions. The book also recounts the development of India's missile programmes and reflects on the personal discipline, teamwork, and national ambition that shaped his career.

by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari

Universities Press · First published 1999 · 180 pages