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This book, You Are Unique, is dedicated to finding the greatness that exists inside everyone, while teaching people to harness their creativity, leadership skills, and confidence. Summary Of The Book Dedicated to understanding the hidden traits inside all, Dr. Kalam has written this book with the aim of spreading a much-needed message to the masses. He urges readers, the common man, to develop creative leadership skills and long-lasting relationships, thereby helping themselves to achieve happiness by giving the same to others. The book has an immense success ratio, and one of the main lessons one can learn is never to give up. Hope is what drives people even in the darkest times, as Dr. Kalam tries to explain through his book. It helps break the rough walls of conditioning built over the years in our minds, prejudices and perceptions that hinder the path of success, and thus inspires us to work forward in creating fulfillment whether personal or professional. The book is written in a poetic language, even though it is prose, with thoughts that are simple and presented simply and clearly. He says that whether it is a successful venture or one that has failed, one should always have a clear vision of what one wants, and that one should never underestimate the power that comes with visualizing something, planning it out and taking the correct action upon it. The book has been written in a visually appealing style, precise language and Dr. Kalam has included some real and simple experiences of his lifetime, making this a wonderful read, over and over again. About A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Born in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on 15th October, 1931, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, more commonly known as Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, has been the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007, and also one of the country’s most distinguished scientists with many honorary titles bestowed upon him. Some of his famous writings include, Ignited Minds: Unleashing The Power Within India, India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium, Turning Points, Indomitable Spirit, Songs Of Life, and You Are Born To Blossom. Dr. Kalam has penned many other books as well, often in collaboration with other writers. Dr. Kalam has worked for DRDO as an aeronautical engineer before his term as President, along with being a part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Apart from that, he has also been heavily responsible for development of SLV-III, India’s first satellite launch vehicle. He has received numerous medals and honors, that include the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. He’s also known popularly as the Missile Man, for his work on space rocket technology and ballistic missile development, his role in India’s Pokhran-II nuclear missile test in 1998.