The Singapore Story Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew

Singapore: Prentice Hall. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 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 .