From Third World to First is a book by Lee Kuan Yew, the former prime minister of Singapore, who led the country from 1965 to 2000. The book is a memoir of his political career and the challenges he faced in transforming Singapore from a poor and divided colony into a prosperous and stable nation.
The book covers topics such as economic development, foreign relations, social policies, and national security. The book is a sequel to his earlier book, The Singapore Story, which covers his life until 1965.