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Winston Choo : A Soldier at Heart

by Winston Choo with Chua Siew San and Judith d'Silva
RM68.22 MYR
Winston Choo : A Soldier at Heart - Thryft
Winston Choo : A Soldier at Heart - Thryft

Unique Inspirational memoir of courage, leadership, and resilience.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration from a true soldier at heart. Winston Choo's memoir takes you on a captivating journey, from his childhood dream of becoming a soldier to his remarkable rise in the Singapore Armed Forces. His story is a testament to the power of determination and the strength of the human spirit. Through his struggles and triumphs, Choo shares valuable lessons on leadership, loyalty, and never giving up. This book is a heartfelt reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can find the will to soldier on.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Winston Choo : A Soldier at Heart

by Winston Choo with Chua Siew San and Judith d'Silva
RM68.22 MYR
ISBN: 9789811811715
Authors: Winston Choo with Chua Siew San and Judith d'Silva
Publisher: Landmark Books Pte Ltd
Date of Publication: 2021-06-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Politics
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Biography, Military, Politics, Biography, Memoir, Political Science, Presidents
Goodreads rating: 4.48
(rated by 42 readers)

Description

“Don’t be a coward. What are you afraid of? Never mind if people do not take favourably to what you have to share. Just be honest and truthful, don’t embellish but humbly present your story.” This was how Winston Choo convinced himself to write this memoir.As a boy, all he wanted was to be a soldier. Never in his wildest dream did he imagine that he would, one day, have three stars on his shoulders. He tells how he was groomed by Dr Goh Keng Swee to lead the Singapore Armed Forces – and yet had to surmount hurdles within both the military and civilian administration. He relates how he shaped the structure, values and culture of the SAF by focusing on people and esprit de corps, and taking a strategic yet pragmatic approach.After 33 years being a man of war, he found himself once again handpicked, this time to be a man of peace – first in the diplomatic service, then as Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross. His novel experience of being ADC to President Yusof Ishak and his astute dealings with the military around the world for the SAF ensured his success in making friends for his homeland.Stricken with cancer, but ever disciplined and never ready to surrender, Winston Choo shares what keeps him soldiering on.
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Unique Inspirational memoir of courage, leadership, and resilience.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration from a true soldier at heart. Winston Choo's memoir takes you on a captivating journey, from his childhood dream of becoming a soldier to his remarkable rise in the Singapore Armed Forces. His story is a testament to the power of determination and the strength of the human spirit. Through his struggles and triumphs, Choo shares valuable lessons on leadership, loyalty, and never giving up. This book is a heartfelt reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can find the will to soldier on.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.