Review: From Third World to First: The Singapore Story: 1965-2000

From Third World to First: The Singapore Story: 1965-2000 by Lee Kuan Yew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a thick tome, but every page was fascinating and a revealing insight into the founding of a new country from scratch, and a uniquely successful country at that.

I went into this taking it with a grain of salt, since memoirs, especially by public figures like Lee Kuan Yew, tend to be self-serving.

However, even given this, it was extremely interesting and enlightening. This book will be eye-opening to pretty much anyone, whether you are familiar with Singapore's history or not (I wasn't really).


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Review: Shantih Shantih Shantih

Shantih Shantih Shantih by Daryl Qilin Yam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed each of these stories and they all intertwined nicely. They were all different enough to keep things fresh, but retained much in common, especially Singapore.

I look forward to reading more by this author.



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Review: The Economist : Christmas Double Issue

The Economist : Christmas Double Issue by Mooh Samed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another excellent issue, just like every year. 

My favorite articles:

"Unearthing the Truth" (Archaeology in Zimbabwe)

"Teach your children well" (Parenting in Hong Kong)

"Gimme Shelter" (about corrugated iron)

"The last holdout" (about the kampong in Singapore)

"Pocock's pen pals" (about everyday life in Britain)

"No spring chicken" (an excellent infographic about meatless meat since 600 BC)

"Murder of the Orient Express" (about railroads through the middle east)

"A world of two halves" (North vs. South, from Belgium to Vietnam)

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