In his twenty-two years as Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad transformed his country from an agricultural backwater into an industrial...
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Mar 10, 2011
Khairul H.
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This review also appears in my blog: The Malaysian Reader
Winston Churchill once said that history would remember him positively because he would be the one writing it. Mahathir’s magnum opus, A Doctor In The House, purports to do the same for its author. It is probably safe to presume that those who crack open this 800+ page book will jump straight to the ‘juicy’ chapters that discuss the episodes when Mahathir was seen in a bad light. You know the ones I’m talking about. The Ku Li-l More...
Winston Churchill once said that history would remember him positively because he would be the one writing it. Mahathir’s magnum opus, A Doctor In The House, purports to do the same for its author. It is probably safe to presume that those who crack open this 800+ page book will jump straight to the ‘juicy’ chapters that discuss the episodes when Mahathir was seen in a bad light. You know the ones I’m talking about. The Ku Li-l More...
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Jun 21, 2011
Aziz
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Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, satu nama besar dalam sejarah moden Malaysia. Selama 22 tahun memerintah Malaysia, beliau telah mengubah Malaysia daripada sebuah negara pertanian kepada sebuah negara industri, daripada sebuah masyarakat tradisional kepada sebuah masyarakat urban. Pemikiran beliau telah membentuk corak kepada masyarakat Malaysia bahkan sehingga hari ini. Samada seseorang itu menyayangi beliau atau membenci beliau, tidak dapat tidak harus diakui bahawa sebahagian besar rakyat Mala More...
Nov 06, 2011
ZA
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An easy read, given the writer's penchant for short, direct sentences. The early years give an interesting glimpse into Malaya during Brit occupation, but of course the political tales are the most riveting. The man hardly keeps his views to himself so those who keep up with his speeches and blogposts won't find anything jarringly different, except for a few bits and pieces on politics perhaps. The chapter on Anwar Ibrahim is contentious, but again it's a refresher to those who lived through 199
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Jan 04, 2012
Sizarifalina
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trying my best to read it...and i am really taking my time too..because it is such a good read that a re-read and re-read the same chapters .... nope..i am still not done with the book. ngeeeeee
May 23, 2011
Kataklicik
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Oh ye gawds, took me 3 weeks to finish this tome of a book!
But - it was worth the read. Written in his trademark simple manner, this book is perhaps a little peek into the workings of Tun M's mind. Would love for the book to be more expansive (and if he would be more elaborate as regards the twists in his life!), but at a little over 800 pages, it sure is long enough.
I have always been in awe, sir; and I still am.
But - it was worth the read. Written in his trademark simple manner, this book is perhaps a little peek into the workings of Tun M's mind. Would love for the book to be more expansive (and if he would be more elaborate as regards the twists in his life!), but at a little over 800 pages, it sure is long enough.
I have always been in awe, sir; and I still am.
Feb 20, 2012
Naddyrenafy
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it was so amazing and really moving when you read this book. this book might answer some of questions that spinning in your head.
Jun 29, 2011
Iman
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I read about half of it and stopped `cause my mom wanted to read it... You'll know him better in reading this..
Feb 18, 2012
Elviza
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Biasa je. The first part is slow, the Anwar saga is interesting, the rest are written in defensive mode. I sped read the whole book, the 1st edition in hard cover is a danger to your arm especially if read in horizontal position - you have been warned!
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