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Tall Order: The Goh Chok Tong Story (Volume 1) Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
First Publication Date: October 2018 ISBN: 978-981-3276-04-8 Author: Peh Shing Huei
Language of publication: English Synopsis Tall Order: The Goh Chok Tong Story (Volume 1) is the first ever authorised biography that features Singapore’s second Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong. This book chronicles the earlier part of Mr Goh’s life, a period that stretches from childhood in a rural village through his years as student in RI, NUS, then in the maritime industry, before joining politics and taking on ministerial portfolios. The final product is a fastpaced, easy to read, story which closes the loop of a poor ordinary boy rising to the top office of the land. This book sheds light on the personal and political thoughts of a significant personality who prefers to keep a low profile and credits any achievements to the 2G team. It is an important contribution to the understanding of Singapore’s history and politics and also an alternative narrative from Lee Kuan Yew’s memoirs.
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