Monday, 30 September 2013

Syed Mokhtar Albukhary (A Biography)

I hardly touch local biography... However, this is a present from a friend. I appreciate the gift and as such, here I am with the stories on Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary.

This is a thin book. (Less than 200 pages with pictures plus big wordings) As such, a full concentration in reading can complete the whole stories within 3 hours. Well, I am not saying this is a simplify biography. In fact, the author covered almost everything about Tan Sri. A good example is how the author traces Tan Sri’s ancestry back to the Afghania region and how they ended up settling in Malaya. That chapter although sounds dull in the first place. But, it is the details that complete the whole stories. In terms of this, I would say the author did a great job. Thumbs up!

After reading the stories, I think we are very much fortunate these days. Peoples like Tan Sri started in tougher environment. Yet, the local tycoon not only survived. In fact, he was so successful in every aspect. This is a story that inspires younger generation like me (Obviously, I am no more that young, LOL). As such, I am rating it at 8/10. Although a thin book, it serves its purpose and I hardly could find any flaws throughout the book. Big thanks to my buddy for presenting this book to me. Thanks, kawan. Appreciate it…

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