The Kalam Effect: My Years with the President

In this book, P.M. Nair narrates the experiences of his days with President APJ Abdul Kalam as his Secretary from July 2002 to July 2007. Providing new insight into the myriad facets of Dr. Kalam’s personality, he describes how the President dealt with some difficult decisions such as Bihar Assembly Dissolution Bill, the Office of Profit Bill, and the mercy petition of Afzal Guru. The book also highlights Kalam’s concern for rural development, his creative and innovative emphasis on spiritual values, his faith in youth power, and love for teaching and interacting with students.