SOEHARTO
The Life And Legacy Of Indonesia's Second President
Author: Retnowati Abdulgani-Knapp
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited
Year: 2007
ISBN: 9789812613400
KUTIPAN DARI BUKU:
SOEHARTO - THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
INDONESIA'S SECOND PRESIDENT is the biography of
a man who rose from a humble farming background to become one of
Asia's most important political figures. This insightful narrative traces
his life from his birth in 1921, through his long tenure as president to
his present life, one that is far divorced from his former days of glory. It
also explores the controversy surrounding the charitable organisations
or Yayasan which were established during his time in power and their
links to the Indonesian conglomerates and his family.
As president, Soeharto was often depicted as a sober-minded and evasive person, making him an enigma to many. With a perspective that can only come from one who has direct contact with the former president and his family, the author offers a rare glimpse of Soeharto's warmth and sensitivity towards those whom he trusts. This book also shows how his faith in himself and his country remained unshaken through his meteoric rise and dramatic fall from power.