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1. An Autobiography : The Story Of My Experiments With Truth

Author: Mahatma Gandhi

Publisher: Arushi book enterprises

Print Length: 384 pages

Release Date: 1 January 2023

Price: ₹197.00(price may vary)

Review

The Story Of My Experiments With Truth is a bestseller which describes the ups and downs of the author’s life. This book is about the author’s experiments in his life, and how he developed himself as a person. This book instead of explaining Gandhi as a perfectionist, instead describes his many flaws and how he defeats his problems with his enormous willpower. The Story Of My Experiments With Truth is the story of a simple, immoral man who eventually transforms into a great freedom fighter. This book contains various incidents in this author’s life from his birth to 1920s. His time in South Africa as an anti-apartheid activist is also looked into. This autobiography begins when he was a common man and ends right around the time he became an international figure. How he became Gandhi is quite fascinating to read. His philosophies of simplicity, nonviolence, and truth are comprehensively explored. This book is easy to read as it has good translation.

About The Author Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who lead nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom not only in india but also across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is now used throughout the world.

2. MY JOURNEY - TRANSFORMING DREAMS INTO ACTIONS

Author: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Print Length: 160 pages

Release Date: 27 August 2013

Price: ₹163.00(price may vary)

Review

The book, ‘My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions’ is the life story of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India's famous scientist and former President. Written with a powerful narrative style laden with significant experiences, Dr. Kalam has filled this book with the details that matter. This inspirational book has been published by Rupa Publications India in the year 2013. The book reveals the famous story of how a simple child from Rameshwaram became the President of the world’s largest democracy.

It is an extraordinary tale of India’s most celebrated scientist who along with his research found time for his fellow people and worked hard towards their development. In this book, Dr. Kalam sheds light on several personal aspects like the people who he was very close to and their influence on him. He also speaks in detail about the life and the atmosphere at Rameshwaram. He talks about his upbringing and family as well and the various pangs and toils he had to go through. A large part of this book deals with Dr.Kalam’s work in India’s space program. He talks about the difficulties they had to face while developing India’s first space vehicle. 

Written in a candid manner, you can now go through the nitty-gritty details of the life of Dr. Kalam as told by the former President himself. About the Author A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is one of the most famous and respected names in India. A visionary scientist, honest politician and a true Indian, Dr. Kalam stood for the best of human values. He served as the President of India from 2002 to 2007 and is often regarded as the 'Missile man of India', having acted as a catalyst towards the substantial growth of India’s space program. In 1954, he completed his graduation in Physics from Saint Joseph’s college, Tiruchirappalli which was then associated with the University of Madras.

He then went on to study Aerospace Engineering from the highly reputed Madras Institute of Technology. Overall, he has received honorary doctorates from over 40 universities. He won the Von Braun Award from the National Space Society and Hoover Medal from ASME Foundation, USA. Government of India conferred him Bharat Ratna in 1997. Some of his famous books are Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity, Wings of Fire and Envisioning an Empowered Nation. The book, ‘My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions’ is full of inspiration and reveals the life of Dr, Kalam. This book is easily available online for convenient shopping. You can bag this book from A today by following a few easy steps.

About The Author

About the Author: The author, Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15th October 1931, at Rameswaram, which is in Tamil Nadu. He majored in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology and is one of the most renowned scientists in the country. He has received many awards, including the Padma Bhushan (1981), the Padma Vibhushan (1990) and the Bharat Ratna (1997).

3. The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin- Fingerprint

Author: Benjamin Franklin

Publisher: Fingerprint! Publishing

Print Length: 240 pages

Release Date: 1 December 2015

Price: (price may vary)

Review

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a classic work of American literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the country's founding fathers. Join Benjamin Franklin on his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned statesman, inventor, and philosopher. This captivating account is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those seeking wisdom from a remarkable individual.

Shares Benjamin’s insights on science, philosophy, and personal growth.

Offers wisdom and practical advice by Franklin, known for his aphorisms and innovative thinking.

Inspires readers to strive for self-improvement, success, and a life of purpose.

Provides a deeper understanding of the American Revolution era.

A must-pick for readers interested in American history.

About The Author

“I was born in Boston, New England and owe my first instructions in literature to the free grammar-schools established there. I therefore give one hundred pounds sterling to my executors, to be by them... paid over to the managers or directors of the free schools in my native town of Boston, to be by them... put out to interest and so continued at interest forever, which interest annually shall be laid out in silver medals and given as honorary rewards annually by the directors of the said free schools belonging to the said town, in such manner as to the discretion of the selectmen of the said town shall seem meet.’’

4. Satyajit Ray Miscellany: On Life, Cinema

Author: Satyajit Ray

Publisher: Penguin

Print Length: 272 pages

Release Date: 1 January 2022

Price: ₹349.00 (price may vary)

Review

More than seventy rarest essays on filmmaking, screenplay writing, autobiographical pieces and rare photographs and manuscripts of Ray

'Ray is a most singular symbol of what is best and most revered in Indian cinema' - Adoor Gopalakrishnan

'Satyajit Ray, I salute you. The greatest of our poets of the cinema'-Ben Kingsley

Satyajit Ray (1921-1992), one of the doyens of world cinema, gave a unique aesthetic expression to Indian cinema, music, art and literature. His writings, especially, autobiographical works, thoughts on filmmaking, screenplay writing and eminent personalities from art, literature and music, among others, are considered treasure troves, which largely remained unseen and therefore less known till date.

Satyajit Ray Miscellany, the second book in The Penguin Ray Library series, brings to light some of the rarest essays and illustrations of Ray that opens a window to the myriad thought-process of this creative genius. With more than seventy gripping write-ups and rare photographs and manuscripts, this book is a collector's item.

About The Author

Satyajit Ray (1921-92) was one of the greatest film-makers of his time. In 1992, he was awarded the Oscar for Lifetime Achievement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In the same year, he was also honoured with the Bharat Ratna. Ray was also a writer of repute, and his short stories, novellas, poems and articles, written in Bengali, have been immensely popular. He has published several books in Bengali, most of which became bestsellers. He is also the author of the famous Feluda stories, the translations of which have been made available by Penguin.

5. Ratan Tata A Complete Biography

Author: A.K. Gandhi

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.

Print Length: 168 pages

Release Date: 1 November 2021

Price: ₹158.00 (price may vary)

Review

An iconic Indian industrialist, Ratan Tata, has been a stalwart of the Indian business ecosystem. Born in Mumbai in the famed Tata family, he served as the chairman of Tata Sons and of the Tata Group (from 1990 to 2012, and 201617. Felicitated with the highest civilian awards of India, the Padma Vibhushan (2008) and Padma Bhushan (2000), Tata has been a philanthropist and an active investor in the Indian startup community. He was instrumental in many of the pivotal acquisitions (Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover, Corus, Air India) that ushered an era of modernity and competitiveness in this revered business group.

About The Author

A.K. Gandhi, born in Meerut (U.P.), took retirement from the Indian Air Force in 1995 at a young age and engaged himself as full-time freelance writer and translator. He has written a number of books—his areas of interest being history, social study and grammar, which have been published by prestigious publications.

He has written several books for academic purposes, which are taught in several CBSE-medium schools across the country. His articles keep appearing in different newspapers and magazines, including the Janvani and Readers’ Digest, as he writes off and on in them.