Rare insights into the mind of MM Lee

A new book to be launched next week will offer a rare glimpse into the mind and life of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. Titled Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going, it is based on 16 interviews the Minister Mentor gave to seven journalists from The Straits Times between December 2008 and October 2009. The 458-page book, which comes with a DVD of scenes from the interview, is a comprehensive examination of Mr Lee's beliefs and will hit the bookstores next Friday, after a launch event at The St Regis Singapore hotel. Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said: 'The book distils the knowledge, experience and wisdom of MM Lee in governance, and challenges the reader to think deeper and harder about important issues.'