Vol. 7, Issue 3, Part B (2021)

Abstract
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11^th President of India, published his autobiography, Wings of Fire in 1999. In this seminal book the author celebrates the power and wonders of knowledge and its enriching effects. This paper aesthetically appreciates and examines the autobiography from epistemological point of view. The central theme proposed in the book is the ultimate triumph of knowledge. On the surface the book seems to be simply a narration of the various events that take place in Kalam’s life but the deeper implication manifests the importance of knowledge and the attitude to use that knowledge for the welfare of the country and mankind as a whole. Himself an avid reader and researcher Kalam favours the pursuit of knowledge and rational thinking. It is knowledge which leads to the path of spiritual enrichment and self-realisation. Kalam gave the message of striving with diligence and being enthusiastic to gain knowledge in all forms for personal good as well the progress of the society as a whole.