Life and Times of Kalpana Chawla

The book is an attempt to bring the readers closer to their forgotten hero. The reader becomes a part of her journey and can relive the moments which defined the course of her life in the pages of the book. The story begins in Pakistan, from where Kalpana?s father came to India during the partition. His father previously settling in Karnal, tried his luck in different cities. Kalpana, since her schooldays, exhibited curiosity and an eye for details. She never topped her class but was always among the top three. From completing her BSc in Engineering to moving to the United States for further studies, Kalpana overcame several odds and hurdles to realize her dream.