I Read
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The Warren Buffett Way (Third Edition) by Robert G. Hagstrom (2014)
This is the first investment book that I have read in my life. It was both refreshing and daunting to read this book. Warren Buffett (WB) invests by owning companies and own substantial shares in companies. I invest by owning very limited retail bonds and funds based on stocks and bonds. Thus, a direct comparison
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Conserving the Past, Creating the Future–Urban Heritage in Singapore by Lily Kong (2011)
This carefully researched and compelling book written by Lily Kong brings the reader through the changing landscapes of Singapore from its early colonial roots (Raffles Town Plan), its overcrowded squalor and its aggressive demolition-and-rebuilding phases to the greater sensitivity that characterises urban planning today, acknowledging the place of history, memory and heritage in the making
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Goh Chok Tong Biography: Volume 1 (2019) & 2 (2021) by Peh Shing Huei
I first read the biography of Goh Chok Tong in 2019-2021, and reread both volumes in 2025. In both cases, like the person, the biography came across simple, clear and sincere. This also very much sums up the 14 years (from 1990 to 2004) for Singapore when Goh was the Prime Minister. Of course, his
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#The Art of Thinking Clearly by #Rolf Dobelli (2013)
In this international bestseller, Rolf Dobelli provides 99 examples of cognitive biases or errors we have all make in our day-to-day thinking. By knowing what they are and how to spot them, we could avoid them and make better choices. This book is essential reading for anyone with important decisions to make. It will change
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#George Yeo Musings: The Quintessential #Singaporean Father (with #Woon Tai Ho)
On 11 Dec 2025, I finally managed to have lunch with my Master, George Yeo, and the author of his musings (3 series), Tai Ho. George Yeo was kind, friendly and a good host. Tai Ho was ever interested and curious. Both of them even agreed to autograph Series 1 of the musings as below:
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#Kane and Abel: A Novel of Ambition and Hatred by #Jeffrey Archer (1979/2009)
This classic novel (643 pages) was written by world’s famous novelist Jeffrey Archer. I first read this book when I was training with the Royal Marines in 1989, and recently re-read it during the middle of this year. Both times, I found it it gripping, exciting and intriguing. The story is about two strangers–William Lowell
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#Lee Kuan Yew Memoirs
I first read the two volumes of Lee Kuan Yew memoirs (total 1,430 pages) when they were first published (1998/2000). I then re-read both the books from Dec last year to Mar this year. The first read was exciting and informative, and the second read was familiar and insightful. And when I was studying for