Biographies & Memoirs

This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, leadership, and the incredible transformation of Singapore. Through the eyes of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern Singapore, you'll gain insights into his visionary leadership and the strategies he employed to turn a small, resource-poor nation into a thriving global hub. Lee's candid and pragmatic approach to governance will leave you inspired and in awe of Singapore's success story.

This book is a captivating exploration of Madame Sadayakko's transformation from a revered geisha to a courageous rebel. Through her groundbreaking journey, readers will be mesmerized by her audacity to challenge societal norms and pursue her own path. From her encounters with influential figures like Picasso and Rodin to her heartbreaking decision between respectability and love, this book offers a rare glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied expectations and left an indelible mark on both Western and Japanese society. Prepare to be transported to a world of beauty, art, and heartbreaking choices.

Uplifting, tragic and entirely gripping, this is the extraordinary true story of the girl from the jungle who became an icon of a suffering land.Zoya Phan was born in the remote jungles of Burma to the Karen tribe. For decades the Karen have been under attack from Burma's military junta; Zoya's mother was a guerrilla soldier, her father a freedom activist. Many Karen are Christian or Buddhist, but Zoya's parents were animist, venerating the spirits of the forest, river and moon, and the family lived in a bamboo hut on stilts by the Moei River. Her early years were blissfully removed from the war.At the age of 14, however, Zoya's childhood was shattered as the Burma army attacked. With their house in flames, Zoya and her family fled. So began two terrible years of running from guns, as Zoya joined thousands of refugees hiding in the jungle. Her family scattered, Zoya sought sanctuary across the border in a Thai refugee camp. Zoya, a gifted pupil, was eventually able to escape, first to Bangkok and then, with her enemies still pursuing her, in 2004 she fled to the UK and claimed asylum.The following year, at a 'free Burma' march, she was plucked form the crowd to appear on BBC, the first of countless interview with the world's media. She became the face of a nation enslaved, rubbing shoulders with presidents and film stars.Zoya Phan, now 28, lives in London and works for the human rights organisation Burma Campaign UK.

A survivor of the Cambodian genocide recounts a childhood in Cambodia, where rudimentary labor camps filled with death and illness were the norm and modern technology, such as cars and electricity, no longer existed. 15,000 first printing.

A dual biography of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping draws from conversations with colleagues to present the people behind the political figures and, at the same time, creates a narrative history of twentieth-century China. Tour.

This memoir of Anchee Min's extraordinary life in China offers a deeply personal and emotional glimpse into a tumultuous time. Through her powerful storytelling, she delves into the complexities of navigating a society ruled by strict communist ideals, and the forbidden love affair she formed as a means of escape. With lyrical prose that brings to life the beauty of Chinese culture, Red Azalea is a mesmerizing exploration of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of love in the face of adversity.