The Unexpected Journey is a must-read for those interested in Singapore's political history and the inspiring story of a man who rose to the highest office in the country from humble beginnings. Readers will be moved by the author's personal account of his struggles as a runaway, his experiences during the Japanese occupation, and his contributions as a trade union leader and in various diplomatic positions. The book offers a unique insight into Singapore's economic and political transformation, as well as the personal journey of a man who dedicated his life to serving his country and its people.

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This is an engaging and vivid account of S.R. Nathan's rise from humble origins to become Singapore's longest serving President. This engrossing and engaging book tells the story of Singapore's President S.R. Nathan in his own words. It takes readers on a journey from Nathan's modest beginnings and his life as a runaway in Singapore and Malaya, through his experiences of the Japanese occupation, the birth of Singapore's modern trade union movement, and his time as Permanent Secretary, Executive Chairman of the "Straits Times" newspaper for a number of years, Singapore's High Commissioner in Malaysia, and as Ambassador to the United States, to the Presidential elections in 1999 and his tenure as Singapore's longest-serving President.