Courage and Conviction
{{Short description|2013 book by Vijay Kumar Singh}}
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| author = Vijay Kumar Singh
Shiv Kunal Verma (historian)
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| country = India
| language = English
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| published = 2013 (Aleph Book Company)
| media_type = Hardcover
| pages = 396
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| isbn = 9789382277576
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Courage and Conviction: An Autobiography is an autobiographical book by Indian General Vijay Kumar Singh written with Shiv Kunal Verma.{{cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/india/pmo-man-had-instigated-dob-row-vk-singh-011|title='PMO man' had instigated DoB row: V.K Singh|work=The Asian Age|accessdate=2013-11-29}} It was first published by Aleph Book Company in 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/vk-singhs-autobiography-hits-stands.html|title=VK Singh's autobiography hit stands|publisher=TheSundayIndian.com|accessdate=2013-11-29}} In it, Singh criticises various situations in which he was involved, including alleged corruption in the Indian government and the role of Indira Gandhi in Operation Bluestar.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indira-gandhi-to-generals-vk-singh-targets-all-in-book/article1-1148536.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110014615/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indira-gandhi-to-generals-vk-singh-targets-all-in-book/article1-1148536.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 10, 2013|title=Indira Gandhi to generals: VK Singh targets all in his book|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=2013-11-29}} In a recent interview with OPEN, an online portal and an Indian magazine, Singh said that his book might make people who work in the government become unhappy with him.{{cite web|url=http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/nation/the-arms-lobby-is-very-strong|title='The Arms lobby is very strong': Singh|work=OPEN|accessdate=2013-11-29}}
Critical reviews
Courage and Conviction: An Autobiography has received average reviews from critics. Hindustan Times wrote that "The first army chief to take the government to court when they changed his age, General VK Singh now speaks out in his autobiography ‘Courage and Conviction’ on the age row, corruption in high places and a ring side view on the conflicts he participated in since the ’71 war" Firstpost published, "Former Army Chief Gen VK Singh has taken potshots at the functioning of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was “expressing helplessness in matters” that should have been trivial."{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/gen-vk-singh-takes-pot-shots-at-pm-in-autobiography-1220353.html|title=General VK Singh takes pot shots at PM in autobiography|publisher=Firstpost|accessdate=2013-11-29}} Deccan Herald wrote, "'Courage and Conviction' covers major developments from Singh's childhood to his retirement as Chief of Army Staff, including his run-ins with authority in school or later defending his actions when they led to a difference of opinion with politicians."{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/369454/army-coup-story-came-very.html|title=Army coup story came from a very fertile brain:VK Singh|work=Deccan Herald|accessdate=2013-11-29}}