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"BreakThrough was particularly moving because of your graphic, brutally honest
description of your early life in Singapore. I could not put the book down until I completed the last page." |
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- Dr Vivan Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports |
“The
lives of most ordinary persons are not
always ordinary or uneventful. Often
there is a poignant story to be told.
George Tan’s difficult childhood
memories amidst a different and changing
Singapore may appear an ordinary story
but is nevertheless worth reading.
The fact that he has dedicated his book
to his late father at whose hands he suffered
tremendously may appear incomprehensible
to some. But it is not and is in
keeping with Asian and Confucius values
that the author grew up with. The
social milieu may have changed.
Stories from our past remain relevant
and meaningful and worth reading.”
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Sat Pal Khattar, Chairman of Khattar Holdings
Ltd |
“In the
spirit that George Tan fans through this book on Benjamin Franklin, as well as his other books, there
lies a fundamental, it seems, in the respect we bestow on others, high or low in station, near or far
in blood. Without this respect, the environment would not be as nourishing as otherwise. George has my
highest respect, as a fellow human being who gives to others that which he finds valuable.”
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Prof Woo Cheng Hsiang, Vice President (Research), Nanyang Technological University
Ltd |
“George Tan’s
approach to presenting the history of Benjamin Franklin is nearly as inventive and inspiring as Franklin
himself. George views Franklin through his unique life skills model , and shows how Franklin started with
very humble beginnings and managed to achieve extraordinary success and impact through the cultivation and
practice of clearly defined life skills. George is teaching us all how people have the potential to overcome
troubled or humble beginnings and still achieve significant things in life. ”
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Prof Steven Miller, Dean, School of Information Systems
Ltd |
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"George Tan’s heartfelt story will
be an inspiration to all those who read it. And I don’t know anyone who couldn’t benefit from him experience
and his hard-earned wisdom." |
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- Barry Maher, author of Filling the Glass:
The Skeptic’s Guide to Positive Thinking |
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“George
Tan has written a moving account of his
life and family. His inspiring tale
chronicles how a man can overcome a troubled
childhood and early hardship to succeed
in life. Intensely personal and absorbing.”
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Ang Wee Hiong, CEO/Principal of Hwa Chong
Institution |
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“An
inspiring rags-to-riches story told simply
and sincerely against the background of
Singapore`s own growth, is a must read for
anyone wanting to succeed despite facing
insurmountable odds.” |
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R. Ramachandran, Chief Executive of National
Book Development Council of Singapore |
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“You
have made a inspiring leader for others
less fortunate to follow!” |
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TC Tan,Vice President, Human Resource Management,
Asia Pacific,
Philips Electronics (Singapore) |
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"A
touching and inspirational book of George
Tan's strive from hardship to success. George
demonstrates his captivating true life story-telling
skills and you will not want to put down
the book once you start reading. I look
forward to reading the sequel to BreakThough".
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Dr Teo Chin Chin, Scientist |
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“Great
work, George! This is one good way to benefit
the society by contributing your experience
and giving back to the community.
Keep up the good work.” |
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Adrian Wong, Director (Asia Pacific), Exel
Singapore Pte Ltd |
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| Congratulations,
George...I am proud of you." |
| Reverend
Edmund Chan, Senior Pastor of Covenant Evangelical
Free Church |
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| "Well
done George. It takes lot of guts to write
and more so to start your own publishing company.
A number of us (in that era of Singapore’s
early development) knew the hard times of
growing up but not many of us would do what
you did... From a similar background, I think
I can say that I share and empathise a little
of what you went through. It is thus not difficult
for me to understand your situation and where
you are coming from. Nevertheless it is only
a few like you who dare venture out on their
own. For that I salute you." |
| Lim
Cheng Hock, Human Resource Development Professional
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| “It’s
good, I think many people will be interested
to learn how others turned bad experiences
into success.” |
| Yap
Shui-Li, Founder, Hythes Health International
Pte Ltd |
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"I
am much encouraged by the contents of your
book. You should be proud of what you
have achieved and, equally important, of
being a living example of what a person
can do with determination and sheer courage."
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Ruth Chan, Regional Human Resource Manager,
Chevron Phillips Chemicals Asia Pte Ltd |
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"I
read it over the weekend and find the story
very touching, captivating, and most inspiring.
For people of our generation, it brings
back many fond memories as well as the tears
of our childhood days. Your selfless act
of sharing your life has given us the opportunity
"re-live" our childhood experiences. I thank
you deeply for it." |
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Ho Ming Heng, Deputy Managing Director and Regional Director of Operations (Asia), Aviva Asia Pte Ltd |
