Lee Kuan Yew

2012 • 221 pages

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When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990 has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage.

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Michael

The book is a collection of quotes from interviews, speeches, and writings, but reads cohesively and is chockful of great lines from an extraordinary leader. Impressive to read Lee Kuan Yew's discerning views on the world around him and the simple approach to bringing Singapore from swamps to skyscrapers. Living here myself, you can still see his vision imbued in Singapore's fabric.

September 3, 2021

Justus Bruns

Great read from a fascinating leader. “I am not political correct, I am correct.” Highly recommended if you want to understand the world a bit better.

October 4, 2019