Living The Singapore Story: Celebrating our 50 years 1965 - 2015
| Author(s) | National Library Board |
| ISBN10 | 9814342998 |
| ISBN13 | 9789814342995 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 200 |
| Year Publish | 2015 May |
Synopsis
Living The Singapore Story is about Singapore, all 50 years of it as an independent nation. It is not a history book, or about its politics or its national leaders. It is about the people of Singapore and the stories they have to tell, in their own words.
They come from all walks of life - policeman, soldier, doctor, nurse, car salesman, bus driver, teacher, businessman, architect and more - reflecting the diversity that is Singapore. Some are well-known personalities you may recognise but many are ordinary folks.
There are personal stories, of the lives they led, the jobs they did, the challenges they faced, the things they enjoyed doing. Collectively, they tell the story of a people overcoming the odds to build a nation.
As Singapore marks its 50th anniversary, their stories, in this book commissioned by the National Library Board and produced by Straits Times Press, are worth
Reviews:
"I am glad that this book focuses on the people of Singapore. The Story of Singapore is made up of the personal stories of Singaporeans from all walks of life and across cultures and religions. The Singapore that we love is established on the hard work and sacrifice of individuals." -- Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, Presdent, Republic of Singapore
" These stories tell how far we have come in the last 50 years. They remind us of the values that got us here. They inspire us to write our own stories with the same grit, resilience and unity. Firty years from now, may our children and grandchildren be able to rejoice and take pride in what we have built, and tell as good a story of Singapore through the lives of our generation. -- Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister, Republic of Singapore
