1. My experiment with truth by M. K. Gandhi
Regardless of the various debates surrounding M. K. Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s “My Experiment with Truth” is a must-read. He is brutally honest in his memoirs at times while detailing his experiments and situations. Without a doubt, we can say that this book is one of India’s best biographies and autobiographies.
2. Vivekananda: A Biography – by Swami Nikhilananda
We suggest reading this ultimate book to re-energize and renew oneself since we believe it has a piece of Swami’s power. Many people have been energized simply by reading him. Remember his famous quote: “Arise, awake and stop not, till the goal is reached”. Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s foremost modern-day yogis, has had many biographies and autobiographies published. Selecting books about his life should be done with caution.
3. Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of Abdul Kalam
If you were hoping for a story of his life, you will be disappointed. This isn’t just another autobiography. The man of exceptional character revolutionized India’s defense scenario with very few resources and only goals, hopes, and aspirations. He then received the country’s highest honor and ascended to the highest position in the country. APJ Kalam has always desired to instill in every Indian the same sense of pride that he has. ‘Wings of Fire’ is one of India’s best-selling biographies.
4. The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan by Robert Kanigel
Born into an impoverished family in India in 1887, this excellent Hindu mathematician ascended to great heights before dying at the tender age of 32. This is a well-researched and fascinating biography of the enigmatic and brilliant mathematician Ramanujan’s brief but remarkable life. Ramanujan may easily be likened to the greatest in any field or regarded as the mathematical equivalent of Mozart.
5. I Too Had a Dream by Verghese Kurien
This is one of India’s top biographies/autobiographies. Verghese Kurien might easily have included entertaining details about his sacrificed personal life and interests in his memoirs. Rather, he was intent on demonstrating how he turned Amul into a phenomenal success story. This book details his legendary involvement in the development of the AMUL. It’s more vital to understand how he fueled the cooperative movement and the white revolution’s triumph.
6. Beyond the Last Blue Mountain by R. M. Lala
J R D Tata: “What is good for India is good for Tatas”.
A well-written book in which the personal side of JRD is well-explained. JRD is an inspiring read for understanding the passion and determination that went into developing the airline business and the TATA empire in India.
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