What kind of a childhood did APJ Abdul Kalam have? OR, Describe the childhood of Abdul Kalam. OR, Why does Kalam feel that he had a secured childhood? Class 12 | English (Strong Roots) 6 Marks
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In the prose piece ‘Strong Roots’, extracted from Kalam’s autobiography ‘Wings of Fire’, we
re we see that Kalam had a secured childhood – both materially and emotionally. He along with his family members lived in their ancestral house in the island town of Rameswaram. His father Jainulabdeen led a very disciplined and simple life and was immensely respected by the Hindus and the Muslims alike for his healing powers. He could preach complex spiritual concepts in simple Tamil. In their childhood, Kalam and his siblings were provided with all the basic necessities like food, medicine and clothing but barred from enjoying inessential comforts and
luxuries. Kalam’s mother Ashiamma worked tirelessly to feed her large family as well as many outsiders. Kalam asserted that the strict daily routine maintained by his father, his wise teachings and the care of his generous mother shaped his personality.
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