Summum Bonum: The Ultimate Good by Dato' Mahadev Shankar

Former Court of Appeal judge Dato' Mahadev Shankar's life, experiences, and reflections are presented in Summum Bonum (The Ultimate Good). It contains engrossing, if not tantalising, stories that take readers down memory lane and immerse them in the unfolding of a life well lived. This book is laced with the challenges and aspirations of one man on his legal path, from early Malaya to WWII, England, family law reform, and the rocky trip from Bar to Bench. This book, a must-read for members of the legal community, brings the roots and rich history of Malaysia's legal community to life. Summum Bonum: The Ultimate Good is a personal narrative of culture, family, and one man's lifelong battle with the law. The author offers colourful insights on a Malaya that ought to be remembered, as well as the experiences of many brave and tenacious men and women who paved the way for the Malaysian legal profession. Summum Bonum is a deeply touching and frequently colourful memoir with a healthy dose of comedy and historical figures from Malaya, England, and Singapore. It will pique the curiosity of various stakeholders in the legal profession as well as the general public. The author imparts important lessons about the law, our shared history, and the evolution of a valued nation. The celebrity anecdotes included in this book, which erupts with incredible enthusiasm about major legal and historical figures, will undoubtedly be a terrific supplement for readers.