Heimo schmidt biography books

There’s never not a good time to read up and stay informed about Singapore’s origins and the transformation it has been through over the past centuries, even if you are a citizen(or not).

With Singapore’s 55th birthday approaching soon, we’ve chosen 10 books that shine a light on its multilayered history coming from various viewpoints.

Memoirs, novels, illustrations—you name it, we have it!

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

Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew was no doubt one of the most influential leaders in Asia and played an important role in the nation-building of Singapore.

This book carries his insightful account of Singapore’s survival.

Lee uses a variety of materials, including previously unpublished official government reports and papers how he and his team led a tiny country into a prosperous city.

Besides his candid sharing of his unorthodox views on human rights, democracy, and inherited intelligence, Lee