Books play a very important part in shaping one’s personality and attitude. Books help the readers in framing the perspectives on everything. And the perspectives help in changing lives because the reader starts to analyse everything from a different point of view. It changes his attitude towards everything, and his attitude builds up a good person.
As a defence aspirant, personality development is very necessary for oneself. Joining the Indian army is just not a job, instead, it is a matter of great pride. The values like courage, communication, leadership, valour come attached with the Olive uniform. The person wearing it must have these values intact with them.
Here is the list of 10 personality development books by eminent authors for defence aspirants that can help them in building officer like qualities.
- The Brave: Param Vir Chakra stories by Rachna Bisht Rawat
This book is a compilation of 21 riveting stories from the war zones and battlefields in which India participated. It is 21 courageous stories of Indian soldiers who won Paramveer Chakra, which is India’s highest military honour. Rachna Bisht Rawat provides the most vivid portrait of these soldiers and their incredible exploits with access to the Army, their families, and their comrades-in-arms.
This book is an exceptional creation in the field of defence and motivation. The hardships felt by the soldiers and how they tackled it, is well portrayed in this book.
Every defence aspirant must read this book to know the hardships of being a soldier, the responsibility that comes with it and the values that can be inherited.
- India’s most fearless by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh
This book is written by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh to describe fourteen true stories of extraordinary courage and valour shown by the soldiers of the Indian army. Their dedication to protecting the sovereignty of mother India in the utmost hostile conditions and under grave provocation is something to be learned from. This book provides a thriller experience to the readers and the motivation to do something great for the country.
A defence aspirant should have the courage to protect his motherland in any grave condition. Candidates can learn the value of selflessness, active thinking and analysing skills, positive mindset and courage after reading this amazing book.
- Kargil from surprise to victory by General VP Malik
From May to July 1999, the world witnessed one of the most extensive wars happened in history. This war is known as Kargil War and sometimes, Kargil conflict.
Pakistan intruded its troops in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control. Kargil from surprise to victory, a book by General VP Malik, is an astounding book on the Indian army’s journey and victory in the Kargil war of 1999. The spine chilling events mentioned in the book with the extreme level of courage shown by the soldiers give the reader a sense of pride, valour and unalloyed heroism. This book is a must-read for every defence aspirant.
- Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: The man and his times by Brig. BM Panthaki
From 1969 until 1973, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was the Chief of the Indian Army. This novel is about Sam, his personality features, sense of humour, moral and professional strength, and the mystery that surrounded him. It offers a rare glimpse into his thought process and approach to coping with a wide range of events, from the sublime to the commonplace. Above all, it reflects his humility, honesty, and respect for all members of the military, regardless of rank. The book is anecdotal and easy to read, taking you on a journey through his life from boyhood to the height of success. The political backdrop, which is subtly woven into this deeply personal drama, emphasizes how a brilliant military strategist impacted the country’s fate. Candidates can read and learn the worths that are being offered in this book.
- Four miles to Freedom: Escape from a Pakistani POW camp by Faith Johnston
When Flight Lieutenant Dilip Parulkar was shot down over Pakistan on December 10, 1971, he rapidly transformed the tragedy into his greatest adventure. Parulkar, Malvinder Singh Grewal, and Harish Sinhji escaped from a POW camp in Rawalpindi on August 13, 1972. Their journey is told in the book Four Miles to Freedom.
Four Miles is a moving, sometimes amusing account of how twelve fighter pilots from different ranks and walks of life coped with deprivation, forced intimacy, and the pervasive uncertainty of a year in captivity, and how they came together to assist Parulkar’s heroic escape plan, based on interviews with eight Indian fighter pilots who helped gear up the escape and the two who escaped, as well as research into other sources.
This book is the right choice for the differences Prince wants to know on the critical situations that sometimes the Army Soldiers face. The values of courage exceptional active thinking problem-solving skills and valour have been beautifully described in this book.
- India’s Bravehearts By Lt Gen Satish Dua
One of the most celebrated army officer Lt Gen Satish Dua Has written the book India’s Bravehearts to show the army life which is often gets sidelined behind the curtains of the used clothes and victories of the Indian Army. The life of a soldier is not easy as he has to face a lot of difficulties, two options situations and many more. Lt Gen Satish Dua has rightly described and elaborated the life of army personnel. Candidates who are preparing for defence officers should read this book and have an idea about the situations that the army personnel go through while serving in the Indian Army. This book will help the differences plants prepare mentally and physically for this role.
- Leadership in the Indian Army: Biographies of Twelve Soldiers by V. K. Singh
This book is a unique blend of 12 Exceptional military leadership in the history of Indian Army leadership. Unlike traditional biographies of combat leaders, which focus primarily on military operations or regimental histories, the author focuses on personal accounts, anecdotes, and reminiscences to highlight the personalities of these leaders and to reveal the human face behind the military facade.
In this book, the author tries to give a vivid picture of the events in a truer form. Overall, this book is a great read for the defence aspirants as they can inherit many self-development values from this book.
- Attitude Is Everything by Jeff Keller
Attitude makes a man. This simple sentence holds a lot of meaning when it comes to defining forces. Attitude, whether it is negative, positive has a certain effect on our productivity, mindset, way of talking etc. Jeff Keller, being a motivational speaker, tell ways to change your attitude positively. He explains the need for a powerful attitude in life. Attitude gives birth to self-discipline and hard work. And self-discipline and hard work are required in the defence forces, cause both of them leads to victory.
Read this book and get a good overview of the values associated with a positive attitude.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Authored by Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a bestseller self-help book. This book is based on a holistic, integrated, principle-centred approach for solving personal and professional problems. The ideas and habits which are laid down in this book are worth a read. This book changes the perspective positively, which makes this book a bestseller and the most recommended. This book reveals a step-by-step pathway to a life of integrity, dignity, happiness and satisfaction. A defence aspirant must have problem-solving skills and a positive approach to every situation. Reading this book can help the defence candidates build these values eventually.
- Antim Pag: Life begins here! By Amol Ramdas Pote
Antim Pag, A defence career guide book written by Amol Ramdas Pote is meant to ignite the great minds of aspirants who don’t go for defence services due to the lack of Information. This book is meant to provide the necessary information and guidelines about the defence competitive exams. Written in a mind gripping pattern with simpler language, this book should be read by the defence aspirants for guidance and self-development.
This book tells about various defence competitive exams such as Army/Navy/Air Force/ Indian Coast Guard. Reading this book will aware the candidates of the habits and values that they should inherit in themselves to be a part o the defence forces.
Conclusion
So, here we talked about 10 Personality Development Books For Defence Aspirants. These books will not only be interesting but will also help the aspirants in their personality development. It is very common that, reading about Bravehearts, create a desire in us to be like them. Getting a positive attitude towards our right desires can help us in self-development. The defence aspirants should read this book and get an idea about the hardships faced by the Indian army to protect the country. The candidates should learn the heroic sentiments and courage that sparks from these books. Follow SSBCrackExams for more such defence related articles. Thank you.
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