The first book that we discuss is not one that is very well known. But an important one to understand my story, and the set of belifes that I have grown up with. It is written by Acharya Mahapragya. a very respected and famous monk of the Jain religion, and President Abdul Kalam, India;s first Muslim president, and the missile man of India, who also preached and practiced non violence, and peaceful living.