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Subhas Anandan (1947– 2015) was undoubtedly Singapore's best-known criminal lawyer. The Best I Could traces the life and career of an advocate whose tireless devotion to the Singapore criminal justice system is legendary. In this highly personal autobiography, first published in 2009, Subhas describes not only the many sensational cases he covered, including those of Took Leng How, Anthony Ler and Ah Long San, but also his views on mandatory death sentences and ‘police entrapment’.
But why did he choose to represent clients who were to all intents and purposes guilty? And were the criminals he represented the monsters they were made out to be? Did he ever feel sorry for the clients he represented? What were his views on the death penalty, and which parts of the legal system did he want reformed? Read all about this in The Best I Could.
The first edition spent 16 weeks on the National Bestsellers List and over 20,000 copies were sold. This new edition includes excerpts from the late author’s forthcoming book It’s Easy To Cry.
© 2015 by Subhas Anandan. Published in paper format in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International Asia, recorded by Storyside 2019.
© 2019 Storyside (Audiobook): 9789178897698
Release date
Audiobook: 17 December 2019
4.7
Biographies
Subhas Anandan (1947– 2015) was undoubtedly Singapore's best-known criminal lawyer. The Best I Could traces the life and career of an advocate whose tireless devotion to the Singapore criminal justice system is legendary. In this highly personal autobiography, first published in 2009, Subhas describes not only the many sensational cases he covered, including those of Took Leng How, Anthony Ler and Ah Long San, but also his views on mandatory death sentences and ‘police entrapment’.
But why did he choose to represent clients who were to all intents and purposes guilty? And were the criminals he represented the monsters they were made out to be? Did he ever feel sorry for the clients he represented? What were his views on the death penalty, and which parts of the legal system did he want reformed? Read all about this in The Best I Could.
The first edition spent 16 weeks on the National Bestsellers List and over 20,000 copies were sold. This new edition includes excerpts from the late author’s forthcoming book It’s Easy To Cry.
© 2015 by Subhas Anandan. Published in paper format in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International Asia, recorded by Storyside 2019.
© 2019 Storyside (Audiobook): 9789178897698
Release date
Audiobook: 17 December 2019
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Lord of The Books,
4 Mar 2021
Mr Subhas articulates his points extremely well, and is an amazing storyteller. His words painted a clear picture of his experiences and interactions with other people. May he rest in peace.
Tommy
16 Mar 2020
Vivid and light-hearted accounts of some of Singapore's criminal cases.
Natasha
9 Apr 2022
An easy & enjoyable read.
Elamaran
26 May 2021
My idol tiger Subhas Anandan, Rip to the greatest man
Ailing
19 Jun 2021
An Interesting book
Jacob Barnabas
24 Apr 2021
Exceptional insight into one of Singapore most interesting lawyers ...hope he's been an inspiration to other people in his profession. Truly a gem of a man .
Serene
22 Mar 2021
Very easy reading and extremely interesting. Mr Subhas’ recounts into his growing years, interactions with the various people inside and outside of the judiciary system, and the cases he had handled were at times heartwarming and humorous, sometimes entertaining and informative but always interesting. I’m glad I read this book. Highly recommended.
H H
21 Feb 2020
Great to know so much about this lawyer that has done so much and remaining truthful to all throughout!
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