Singapore

Diary Of A Taxi Driver: True Stories From Singapore's Most Educated Cabdriver - Cai Mingjie

This book is not just the story of what it is like to be a taxi driver: It offers snapshots of a Singapore literally on the move, of a restless and dissatisfied population, of people rushing to be somewhere else. - The Straits Times -

When Dr. Cai Mingjie, a lifelong scientist and university professor, lost his job at a leading research institute in Singapore, his world collapsed around him. Despite having published numerous papers and a Stanford Ph.D., he could not find a suitable job. Disheartened by the global financial crisis, he became a taxi driver, the Singaporean job of last resort. While driving a cab, he jotted down notes about his experiences and posted them on his blog, quickly becoming an internet celebrity with close to one million page views so far. Experience the real Singapore and join Dr. Cai as he recounts true stories about naive prostitutes and lecherous johns, abusive customers and kind strangers, violent drivers, and heart-wrenching encounters.

The writer has a concise, simple literary style, which makes his stories understandable and literal. Behind each narrative is the driver's contemplation about humans, dignity, life, etc. It also contains a lot of useful information about the city's transportation and directions. "Diary of A taxi Driver" is an ideal book for anyone who wants to discover Singapore and is curious about a day in the life of a taxi driver in such a diverse and vibrant country.