Lee Kuan Yew is one of the most influential leaders in Asia. In this illuminating account, Lee writes frankly about his disapproving approach to political opponents and his often unorthodox views on human rights, democracy, and inherited intelligence, aiming always “to be correct, not politically correct.” Since it’s independence in 1965, tiny Singapore – once a poor and decrepit colony – has risen to become a rich and thriving Asian metropolis. From Third World to First is a fascinating and insightful account of Singapore’s survival from a history of oppressive colonialism, the Second World War and major poverty and disorder. Lee also uses previously unpublished official government reports and papers to explain how he led a tiny country into becoming a prosperous and secure modern society, amid the constant hostility of world politics. Today Singapore boasts not only to have the busiest port of trade, best airport with the world’s number one airline, but also the world’s fourth-highest per capita real income? An Island hailed as the city of the future, Singapore’s miraculous history is dramatically recounted by the man who not only lived through it all but fearlessly forged ahead and brought about most of the changes. Lee highlights is relationships with his political peers from Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan to George Bush and poetry-spouting Jiang Zemin. Also a father of three Lee writes warmly of his family life. From Third World to First offers readers a compelling glimpse not only into the heart but also the mind of an incredibly influential man who is impossible to ignore in Asian and international politics.
發表於2024-11-06
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第一次看這本書時,覺得它主要偏嚮於講述新加坡的經濟發展,對於民生及社會方麵則較少提及,於是有點覺得這本書不夠接地氣,就丟在一邊沒繼續看下去。 後來恰好是李總理逝世,這讓我想要瞭解李先生的生平及從政經曆。 這一看不得瞭,根本停不下來。 先把《風雨獨立路》看完...
評分This is the second memoir of Lee Kuan Yew, published in 2000. A fairly thick one, purchased from Amazon China (quite a surprise that they have it in store), but worth reading. Binding is not decent, however, the structure is clear and appealing to readers. ...
評分讀瞭李光耀自傳的另外一個感受,就是中文版的文字真好。我自認為中文不算壞,用詞力求準確生動,承轉起閤,賦比興之類也講求一些,就說是粗通文墨吧,這迴真是有一些驚喜。 說下我認為好的中文,其一是我爸。我爸小時念過解放前的私塾,寫得一手好顔體,他寫的東西不多,有為我...
評分有人是這樣評價李光耀的,讓他管理新加坡,太屈纔瞭。 這本書中,有這樣一段描寫,讓人印象深刻。 李光耀說,每次他的車行至小學,正好放學,學生從學校中湧齣,他總是憂心忡忡,因為他不知道,這些小孩在獨立以後的新加坡,是否能有工作,過上體麵的生活。 不管後人怎樣評...
評分讀瞭李光耀自傳的另外一個感受,就是中文版的文字真好。我自認為中文不算壞,用詞力求準確生動,承轉起閤,賦比興之類也講求一些,就說是粗通文墨吧,這迴真是有一些驚喜。 說下我認為好的中文,其一是我爸。我爸小時念過解放前的私塾,寫得一手好顔體,他寫的東西不多,有為我...
圖書標籤: 李光耀 新加坡 傳記 政治 英文原版 曆史 biography Singapore
一連四十載每年8-12%的GDP增長率背後的故事……比我想象中的要坎坷艱難很多。以前隻知道新加坡是亞洲四小龍,覺得他們發展好主要原因就是人少好管。現在纔知道,遠沒這麼簡單。李光耀的講述視角獨特,故事精彩,十分推薦!
評分我感覺我最佩服李光耀的,不是敢做,而是敢說。
評分一連四十載每年8-12%的GDP增長率背後的故事……比我想象中的要坎坷艱難很多。以前隻知道新加坡是亞洲四小龍,覺得他們發展好主要原因就是人少好管。現在纔知道,遠沒這麼簡單。李光耀的講述視角獨特,故事精彩,十分推薦!
評分太牛瞭……
評分當時一齣版就買瞭至今還存著。那時從頭到尾通讀一遍,對於這位睿智的星州國父是很拜服的。因為有傢人因緣際會在星州落腳度過大半生,對星州及其領導人有一種不同的情結⋯
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