The Doctor who Rocks the World

by Nor Hidayati Mokhtar

A Book Review on A Doctor In the House by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Labeled as tyrannical dictator, racist and bigheaded, but being also a courageous and outspoken defender of the downtrodden, this Malaysian born brainchild inspired the Third World for a more hopeful future.

Label whatever. The amount of his haters could be as much as the amount of his lovers, but Tun Dr Mahathir proves his dexterity to turn Malaysia into an industrial powerhouse. Malaysia is made famous and successful through his 22 years regime.

The fast selling autobiography, A Doctor in the House depicts the Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia.

A Doctor in the House is a transparent, controversial yet straightforward piece of writing about the ups and downs in his life as a great politician and leader.

Becoming Prime Minister, Currency Crumble, The Malay Dilemma, Anwar’s Challenge are among the 62 chapters that are written in the most humble, sincere yet with sly humor way of telling the story of his life.

With the simple lexis, this book is an enjoyable journey about his life about the notable steps he took before getting down to decision on making outstanding policy for the country.

The launching of the awaited, controversial autobiography of Malaysia's greatest mind


Tun also expressed quite a number of deprecating cynical upon many prominent people entailing in his life including friends and foes.

This autobiography is a good start to become a better person in life – as he gave full of the unintentional advices.

“I cannot imagine what growing up in a polygamous family would have been like…Bitterness would eat at the heart of the household. I would never dream of taking another wife and causing (Tun Dr Siti) Hasmah and my children anguish and pain…”- Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

A Doctor in the House is the best book to learn how he thinks and how he felt throughout his uncommon experience. His way of dealing with the difficulties and the way he see things is the best inspiration of coping with our own life.

“If one wants to get things done one must be single-minded and determined,”
– Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

For a great story of the greatest leader and to appreciate the best Prime Minister Malaysians could ever have, there are always great reasons to spend hundred on it.

Tun during the launching. healthy and strong as ever. :)

P.S: Spent a hundred on it? I did. :) But when could I see him face to face? hurm... just berdoa je la..