S. Rajaratnam, the Authorised Biography, Volume Two : The Lion's Roar

S. Rajaratnam, The Authorised Biography, Volume Two: The Lion’s Roar continues the story of a man whose vision and dedication helped shape modern Singapore. Irene Ng’s biography of S. Rajaratnam is a monumental and painstaking record of the life, beliefs, and moral courage of a core member of Singapore’s founding generation of leaders. Rajaratnam’s significance is more than a matter of history. The principles he advanced as our first foreign minister to secure a small country’s interests remain central to how Singapore shapes its destiny in a tumultuous world. Yet Rajaratnam’s deepest imprint was in his vision of a multiracial Singapore, encapsulated in the national pledge for which he was principal author. It was his most powerful conviction: that we can and must be one united people, regardless of race, language, or religion. The diversity of our cultures gives Singapore strength. The Lion’s Roar should be read by new generations, today and tomorrow. About the Author Irene Ng is the authorised biographer of S. Rajaratnam. She was formerly an award-winning senior political correspondent and a Member of Parliament in Singapore.