The memoires of a man (Lee Kuan Yew, aka Harry Lee) who transformed Singapore and established a world-wide reputation as an Asian statesman. This book covers the events that led to Singapore's independence and its subsequent struggle for success.
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The memoires of a man (Lee Kuan Yew, aka Harry Lee) who transformed Singapore and established a world-wide reputation as an Asian statesman. This book covers the events that led to Singapore's independence and its subsequent struggle for success.
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Add this copy of The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew to cart. $74.04, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Prentice Hall.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0130208035. Signed and inscribed upon title page by Lee Kuan Yew to Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, dated October 1998. "The first volume of the memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew [1923-2015], the man who planted this island state firmly on the map of the world. In Intimate detail, Lee recounts the battles against colonialists, communists and communalists that led to Singapore's independence. Lee brings the reader into his personal life, with unusual candour and the occasional touch of humour. He also shares insights into the men who shaped the times."-dust jacket. "For a country to rise from the threshold of subsistence to one of the highest living standards in the world in 30 years is no common achievement. At the root of this success lies the genius of one man, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew."-Jacques Chirac. "Lee Kuan Yew is one of the seminal figures of Asia, and this book does justice to his extraordinary accomplishments."-Henry Kissinger. "Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew is one of the brightest, ablest men I have ever met. [This book] is a must read for people interested in a true Asian success story. From this book we also learn a lot about the thinking of one of this century's truly visionary statesmen."-George Bush Sr. Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was President of France from 1974-1981 and hosted the author several times in France. [5]-680 pp. Chronology. Index. Black and white reproductions of photos. Unmarked with light wear. A special copy.; 8vo; Signed by Author.
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Very good. Fourth printing. Binding is unblemished, text block is clean, boards straight, without highlights or markings. Mild rubbing to dust wrapper edges. Very clean, nearly like new. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.
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This is an interesting book for everyone. This book encompasses an interesting view of the infancy of Singapore politics with an leaders perspective behind the scenes coupled with it's agendas. For me, I grew in Singapore without a full comprehension and realization of the implications and the politics that encompassed Singapore from time of it's independence from British Empire to that of the Malayan states. * Growing up, I do recall stories from my father by the dinner table during certain key periods when my father was a member of the CID to DSP (acting superintendent) in the Police force. The events shared in this book helped solidify and reenforce the times with a good recollections of those turbulent times that was hidden to us as citizens. The brevity of this book shares the highlights of those hidden agendas surrounding those turbulent times. This makes me appreciate and understand the policies and laws that were enforced upon us when I was growing up. Although most of us citizens at the times were not fully aware or could not comprehend those turbulent times, the government did a great job at cuddling us but with a strict hand making sure there was always harmony, peace and calm during those periods. As such, we were more or less sheltered from all that were shared in this book like a father would do to protect their children. * This book gives an appreciation and a perspective that I would not know of Singapore's pregnancy ant it's birth. It makes me appreciate my heritage with a deeper understanding and respect of the inner workings of the government with Lee Kuan Yew as head of the state. * I would recommend this book to everyone - historians , businesses and politicians alike that would want a perspective of the country's birth and infancy that establiished a stable foundation with which Sinagpore was founded upon. Todate, the continued success of the country and it's people is clearly reflected on it's initial established policies during it's infancy sahred in this book .This book shares the country's common beliefs and perspective for a democratic society for a united people based on justice and equality. A vision for the past, now and the future - Lee Kuan Yew's legacy.
