"Hello, Dad?" she answered.
: A significant portion of the book focuses on Lee's own "steely determination" to learn Mandarin in his adult years to better connect with his heritage and the Chinese-educated masses. Key Policy Decisions Explained
Interviews with 40-year-old Singaporeans who despised Mother Tongue in school but now struggle in business meetings with Chinese or Indonesian clients. The regret is palpable. This section asks: Was the system too harsh, or was it necessary?
