Muar Than You Know: Where River Meets The Sea - Lilian Low - 9789819404384 - Gerakbudaya

In this, her second book, author Lilian Low takes readers to the rarified world of a select group of accomplished individuals, all with one common factor bom or raised in Muar in the state of Johor, Malaysia. While her first book The M Quotient profiled 13 personalities from Muar who migrated to Singapore where they rose to prominence, this second book Maar Than You Know profiles another 23 outstanding personalities, mostly Malaysians, with some making their mark on the global stage. From the concert hall, to the science labs, the courtroom, or medical centres and even in Parliament, this book showcases the remarkable stories of exceptional individuals in multiple fields. Through in-depth interviews and insightful analysis, this book reveals the common traits and characteristics that have enabled some of these exceptional individuals to achieve greatness. Lilian pushes the boundaries of literary expression by using 'hybrid writing' to achieve a unique narrative voice to better convey the complex emotions in her diverse stories enhancing the readers experience. Inspiring and thought-provoking, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to achieve exceptional success in multiple fields. What is it about the Muar environment that shapes the lives of its residents who go on to achieve great things? This is the Muar mystique.