About the Book

Imagine the delight and challenge of entering into a one-on-one political and personal conversation with the founding father of modern Singapore. This is exactly the timely treat that awaits you in CITIZEN SINGAPORE.

The first in the Giants of Asia series, this succinct, penetrating, richly detailed and candid book on Lee Kuan Yew represents the Asian legend’s first extended conversation with a Western journalist. The result is often surprising, sometimes startling, occasionally humorous — and never, ever dull. Enter into the mind of this controversial but internationally respected political leader and pioneer, through the eyes and ears of one of America’s leading journalists on Asia.

About the Author

Tom Plate, author of Confessions of an American Media Man (2007) and an experienced writer and journalist, is a syndicated columnist. He writes about America’s relationship with the Pacific rim and travels frequently to Asia. His columns have appeared in many prominent world papers including the South China Morning Post (HK), The Straits Times (Singapore), The Japan Times (Tokyo) and The Jakarta Post (Indonesia).

He is currently director and founder of the Pacific Perspectives Media Center in Beverley Hills, a non-profit organisation that syndicates high-end op-eds.

Other titles by Tom Plate:

Confessions of an American Media Man http://www.marshallcavendish.com/marshallcavendish/genref/admin/AdminBooks.aspx

Conversations with Mahathir Mohamad http://www.marshallcavendish.com/marshallcavendish/genref/admin/AdminBooks.aspx