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George Yeo on Bonsai, Banyan and the Tao

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Intellectual musings from a multifaceted statesman.

If you're into politics and philosophy with a dash of personal growth, "George Yeo on Bonsai, Banyan and the Tao" could be a valuable addition to your shelf. Through his compiled speeches and writings, you get to explore the intricate thoughts of a man who's not easily defined by traditional labels. You'll find yourself examining the delicate balances in governance, identity, and self-understanding, guided by the rich experiences of Yeo's diverse career.

  • POPULAR Readers’ Choice Awards for English (Adult) (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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George Yeo on Bonsai, Banyan and the Tao

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ISBN: 9789814520508
Date of Publication: 2015-07-10
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.9
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Since his undergraduate days in Cambridge, George Yeo has spoken and written much in and out of government. Many remember the things which he said or wrote years ago. This book is a compilation of some of his best speeches and writings which were selected by Asad Latif and Lee Huay Leng in consultation with him. The book has a rather unusual title because there are many aspects to George Yeo which makes him difficult to classify. As a student leader, he was radical but conciliatory. In the Singapore Armed Forces, he was atypical, moving from the Army to the Air Force before becoming Director of Joint Operations and Planning. In politics, he is fondly remembered by artists, journalists, doctors, businessmen and foreign diplomats, and by his colleagues and constituents. His own staff said he had a curious mind. They complained that he rarely used the drafts which they had prepared for him. George Yeo describes himself as a Taoist even though he is a Roman Catholic and is now on the Papal staff. Buddhists are surprised he championed the revival of Nalanda University as an international project. He remains close to Singaporeans of different races and religions even though he has a deep sense of his own ancestral roots and religion. In politics, he has been described both as a liberal and a conservative. In his Parliamentary maiden speech, he spoke of the importance of democracy but has repeated many times that democracy
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Intellectual musings from a multifaceted statesman.

If you're into politics and philosophy with a dash of personal growth, "George Yeo on Bonsai, Banyan and the Tao" could be a valuable addition to your shelf. Through his compiled speeches and writings, you get to explore the intricate thoughts of a man who's not easily defined by traditional labels. You'll find yourself examining the delicate balances in governance, identity, and self-understanding, guided by the rich experiences of Yeo's diverse career.

  • POPULAR Readers’ Choice Awards for English (Adult) (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.