"With legal acumen and moral vision, Tommy Thomas presents a compelling narrative for a version of statehood that is inclusive and accountable...

Thomas offers a riveting chronicle and judicious analysis of two contentious political issues – the bifurcation of Islamic state vs secularism and the social contract....

The author laments that his foray into economics is with much trepidation; but he seems to be an advertent economist in his essays on unbridled US market capitalism and financial crisis. This might turn him into a 'public enemy' of the 'robber barons'....

The book is the erudition of a public intellectual, who passionately argues for a just and equitable society."

Anwar Ibrahim

Former Deputy Prime Minister & Former Leader of the Opposition

"It is an intellectual joy to read in print, Tommy Thomas's distinctive and irrepressible wit as he takes on a myriad of issues that have affected our beloved country... Readers would be awakened to the horrific realization that what Malaysia is today has, in more ways than one, sharply deviated from the visions of our founding fathers. Hopefully this will wake them up to rescue our country from spiralling downwards to despair."

Lim Guan Eng

Chief Minister of Penang

"A fine collection of essays on political and constitutional affairs by one of the sharpest legal minds in Malaysia. A must read for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of the issues facing us as a nation and people."

Ho Kay Tat

Malaysian Insider & Edge