Posted on Mon 19 October 2020

A great autobiography, really consisting of two parts:

• the development of Singapore from British independence to 1990 under Lee Kuan Yew, and how it became a rich country despite a lack of natural resources and powerful neighbours
• the relationships of Singapore to neighbouring countries, and especially Lee's personal interactions with their leaders

Both parts are full of insights and very interesting. Lee was a truly great leader and his life impressive. We'd all be better of if more politicians and leaders followed his lessons.

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