This article is about several of the leading personalities in India before and after independence. Here are some Autobiographies books of the main leaders of our country that explain their experience, struggle and contribution to dignify our country among the other countries of the world.
I DARE
(by Kiran Bedi)
About the Author
Kiran Bedi She is ranked among one of the famous personalities of India and is the first and highest ranked woman in the officer ranks of the Indian Police Service. She received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Prize, the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for groundbreaking police and prison reforms. Kiran has been voted the most trusted and admired woman in the country. Hers Two NGO’s of hers, Nav-Jyoti and India Vision Foundation reach thousands of people daily in education and self-reliance. She is the author of several books, presenters, television programs and travels extensively to give talks.
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It is about a life truly lived and alive. The true life story of India’s first and highest ranking female officer in the Indian Police Service who pioneered a Gandhian model of policing marked by the utmost devotion to duty, innovation, compassion and , above all, willpower!
In Dare to Do! For the New Generation, Kiran Bedi excites, motivates and inspires today’s youth to clearly outline and achieve their goals and objectives without fear and without being overwhelmed by circumstances, no matter how adverse. She emphasizes the fact that qualities such as honesty, dedication, diligence, and commitment to one’s profession are vital if one wants to be successful in life. She also drives home the point that there are no shortcuts to success. Her own journey provides several examples of how she turned challenges into opportunities and how she refused to bow to pressure from some of the most influential people in the halls of power.
In this volume, she has added a very relevant chapter on women’s empowerment to explain how, in various self-created situations, even educated women disempower themselves. This is a special and exclusive edition, for the new generation, of Kiran Bedi’s long-running, best-selling autobiography I Dare!
MY EXPERIMENTS WITH THE TRUTH
(by Mahatma Gandhi)
About Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is called the Father of the Nation for his unparalleled leadership in India’s struggle for freedom. He was best recognized as Bapuji and Mahatma Gandhi. His convictions in truth and nonviolence were resolved. He was born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. His birthday is now celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi completed his early education at Samaldas College in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. He obtained his law degree from University College London. After an effort to start his career in India, Gandhi went to South Africa to work as a legal representative. He worked for twenty-one years there. He went on to become the only man in the history of the freedom struggle at whose call an entire nation stood on tiptoe to fight the British regime. He was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in 1948. Some of Gandhi’s other important works and compilations are Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule, All Men Are Brothers, On Non-Violence, The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work and Ideas, Key to Health, Satyagraha in South Africa, Self-Control Versus Self-Indulgence, The Path to Community Harmony and many more.
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Satya Ke Sath Mere Prayog It begins with an introduction written by the Mahatma himself, where readers will discover why and how Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, took it upon himself to write his autobiography. The autobiography is divided chronologically into four parts that have sumptuous descriptions of his life and his early experiences. These four parts detail the different stages of his life: his birth and affiliation, marriage, life after marriage, travels to South Africa and the adversities he faced while practicing law, life during his stay in Poona and Madras, his experimentation with the path of nonviolence: Satyagraha, his religious connections, the caste system, the Indian National Congress, his time after returning to India, about his inspirations, his life as a Brahmachari again, self-examination, how he overcame his introversion to speak before the crowds, his spiritual dilemma, his role in India’s freedom struggle, his journey from Mohan to Mahatma, and much more
Turning points (Hindi)
(by APJ Abdul Kalam)
About APJ Abdul Kalam
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is a scientist and former President of India.
Other books by Dr. Kalam include India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium, Ignited Minds: Unleashing Power Within India, Y Wings of Fire: An Autobiography.
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born in 1931 in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physics from St. Joseph’s College in Trichy. He later studied aerospace engineering for his master’s degree. He worked at DRDO and ISRO. He played a vital organizational role in the Pokhran II nuclear missile test in 1998. He became India’s eleventh president in 2002. Honors he has received include several honorary doctorates, the Veer Savarkar award and the Bharat Ratna.
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In recent times, the office of President of India has never attracted as much attention as during Dr. Kalam’s tenure. Scientist and visionary, dreamer and patriot, APJ Abdul Kalam brought passion and drive to the role during his tenure.
Turning Points (Hindi) pick up the ropes where Wings Of Fire ends. It begins with the interesting story of how Dr. Kalam got the news that he was being offered the position of the highest office in India. He received a phone call from then-Prime Minister Vajpayee when he was on the Anna University campus after giving a lecture there. The book then describes the interesting and important events while he was on the job. But he focuses more on his vision of his country and his efforts to make it a reality, than on himself.
He describes the changes that he initiated in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, such as the installation of virtual conference facilities, the renovation of the Mughal Gardens, etc. He also describes some interesting experiences like his meeting with Field Marshal Manekshaw.
He made the office of the president accessible to all and used his position to share his vision of the country’s future with the youth. He started projects like PURA to provide urban services in rural areas. A strong advocate of the use of technology in all aspects of governance, he set an example by making use of all available technology while in office. He installed some technological facilities in the president’s office and also ensured instant access to all necessary information from the Planning Commission and other departments.
The personal anecdotes he provides from his time in office are about the best known, like the time he sent back the Office of Profit bill and his offer to resign after he gave his approval to the controversial dissolution of the assembly of Bihar. He focuses on how he used email throughout the process, since he was in Moscow when the Bihar incident occurred.
To anyone who shares your vision and your passion to see the country in a strong position in all aspects in a short period of time, Turning Points (Hindi) is a good read. The book reads more like an exposition of his 2020 Vision than an autobiography.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(by B.krishna)
This book examines Sardar Patel’s extraordinary contribution, from his unwavering support for Gandhi’s satyagrahas and the struggle for India’s freedom, to his forward-thinking and courageous approach to building a strong and integrated India.
Martyu Se Vapsi Netaji Ka Rahasya
(by Anuj Dhar)
This book called Martyu Se Vapsi Netaji Ka Rahasya was written by Anuj Dhar. This interesting book is published by the publishing house Manas Publications. The pages of this generic book are neat and clean and come with clear printing.
An incomplete inspection of the fate of a very important Indian
Anuj Dhar’s work has often been speculative and devoid of hard evidence, bordering on conjecture, but nonetheless very important considering the dearth of work on this vital subject in India. The systemic suppression of evidence over the last 70 years makes any investigation almost impossible and the author has to rely on small amounts of data to reach a logical conclusion.
