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Lee Kuan Yew
- The Grand Master’s Insights on China, United States, and the World
- Narrated by: Michael McConnohie, Francis Chau
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
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. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments.
This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format. Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India'sfuture, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy.
Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This audiobook belongs on the reading list of every world leader - including the one who took the oath of office on January 20, 2013.
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- Cristina Elena
- 13-10-21
exceptional! Intriguingly clear and bold
This is a book for those who are curios and determined to build greater things in life for the greater good. It is related in an interview style that seduces your attention which reveals the wisdom of one of the greatest entrepreneurs of all times, who has built a healthy and reference start-up: the state of Singapore.
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- William
- 16-04-22
Magnificent.
From the first page through to the last page, I was captivated by the brilliance of Lee Kuan Yew.
I recommend this book, absolutely.
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- WinnieK
- 26-01-19
Right up my street
I love reading but reading this book was like someone had translated and put into text my pattern of thoughts. Absolutely brilliant and a must read. I am definitely recommending and buying copies as gifts for selected friends
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- Salil Sud
- 23-11-19
Brilliant read / Listen
Loved it , Crisp , cutting edge , raw thought provoking insightful wisdom !!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-05-20
Master Mind
Grand Statesman (although Lee did not intend to be) set out an insightful and realistic analysis for the world order
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- David Negrelli
- 20-01-19
Outstanding
Best practical insights I have read on how nations develop. This is a must read.
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- Pavel Urubcik
- 10-08-21
analysis of world powers from a wise man
Lee is a wise man and very acknowledgeable. He says he had no philosophy but his approach speaks he's pragmatist (that which works is good) and utilitarian (greatest good for greatest numbers).
He identified well the virtues that make a human being successful and applied it to Singapore. This book is unfortunately not about details of how Lee made Singapore successful but about his view on evening and statesmanship in general. It's still good, best analysis of world powers I've ever read but I wish I picked a book about Lee himself and details of his work on Singapore.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-09-21
Poorly Edited
LKY is a grandmaster of policy making. Unfortunately, this book is butchering existing speeches and books together to answer some questions the authors thought are interesting for a Western audience. You probably get a better sense of the man if you just listen to some of his speeches on youtube.
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- Babajide
- 24-08-21
Alright
A number of good insights about different countries. Nothing much on the specifics of how Singapore rose from the 3rd world to the 1st. Great insights into welfarism and the decline of some Western countries. Disappointed about his attitude to the students of Tiananmen Square. overall-mixed feelings about this book.
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