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Milkha Singh: The Race of My Life – An Autobiography is about the life of Milkha Singh and his triumphs as of one of India’s distinguished achievers in sports. Summary of the Book The Race of My Life is the stirring and inspiring story of Milkha Singh. As a little boy, Milkha survived the loss of most of his family during partition. He became antisocial and ran and ran as a young boy, to escape from the cops! What destiny offered him later was an opportunity to become an ambitious Army recruit. He ran his first race while in the army, to get the distinct extravagance of having a glass of milk every day. In this autobiography, he talks about his magnificent success at the Commonwealth Games, about winning the first ever gold for India in athletics. He is hailed as the 'Flying Sikh'. But the Olympics had a distressing failure in store for him. His personal life also went through difficult times, in terms of relationships and love interests. With all his towering achievements, Milkha is still a humble sports icon who inspires aspiring sportsmen even today. About Milkha Singh Born in 1932 in undivided India, Milkha Singh is one of the most iconic male athletes of India. Although he stopped taking part in competitive events in the early 1960s, he has dedicated his life to sports. The Farhan Akhtar starrer movie, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, which was a big hit, is a biographical film that depicts Milkha’s early life and career.