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No man is an island
A Study of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew
Book • 1986
This book provides an in-depth analysis of Lee Kuan Yew's life and his role in shaping modern Singapore.
Based on interviews with over seventy politicians and activists, it offers a nuanced view of Lee's successes and failures, including his abuses of power and personal struggles.
The author's unique perspective, gained from his years living in Singapore and his involvement in the community, makes this book a valuable resource for understanding the complex figure of Lee Kuan Yew and the development of Singapore.
Based on interviews with over seventy politicians and activists, it offers a nuanced view of Lee's successes and failures, including his abuses of power and personal struggles.
The author's unique perspective, gained from his years living in Singapore and his involvement in the community, makes this book a valuable resource for understanding the complex figure of Lee Kuan Yew and the development of Singapore.
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