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— Helmut Schmidt
, 
German Chancellor, 1974–82
“This is a personal history of a man who, almost single-handedly, built a great
nation from a small island. Mr Lee has also been a great friend and often an
astute observer of Japan. Japanese readers will learn in this book not only about
their present image but also about their future portrait as seen through the
penetrating eyes of this great political leader.”
— Kiichi Miyazawa
, 
Japanese Prime Minister, 1991–93
and Finance Minister since July 1998
“Whenever I met Mr Lee Kuan Yew, I was deeply impressed by his intellect, his
vision and the depth of his understanding on history and society. No matter
where you stand on the political spectrum, you will see in this book how a
political leader of insight has led a tiny country to a prosperous modern society
amid the tidal waves of world politics.”
— Kim Dae Jung
, 
President of the Republic of Korea
“Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew is one of the pivotal figures in the modern

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history of Southeast Asia. His actions have shaped the course of events in this
region.”
— Prem Tinsulanonda
, 
Thai Prime Minister, 1980–88
“How to turn a crisis into positive benefit distinguishes an able statesman from
the ordinary. 
The Singapore Story
reflects this great leader’s life and vision.”
— Siddhi Savetsila
, 
Thai Foreign Minister, 1980–90
“He has done much to help promote closer economic ties between the countries
of Southeast Asia as a whole. His latest memoir provides a thought-provoking
insight and a new interpretation of the region’s history and politics.”
— Chuan Leekpai
, 
Prime Minister of Thailand
“The treatment of events is refreshing. No one can accuse you of unfairness to
your adversaries.”