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Summary: a good read
Review: When i first saw this book in "Borders" I did not take it seriously at all. I almost laughed because it was from Bruce Lee. Nonetheless I decided to read a few pages and I found it to be interesting. I have read some other reviews of this book on here and they were very negative. It seems that these people have something personal against Bruce Lee for some reason or another. Anyway, i just read this book as a glimpse into someone else's mind. I'm no Bruce Lee freak or anything, to me he was just another man and his movies were ok. What is important is that you realize that this person was a man just like any other man who walked the earth and had his own experiences and his words mean something regardless of a philosophy college course or regardless of him being an actor. When I read the book i'm not looking for the meaning of life (although Bruce Lee does give what he BELIEVES to be the meaning of life). I just take the positive elements that i agree with and apply them to my life in which ever way i can because as the book says you won't gain enlightenment from reading a mere book.
I have read other books on the mind and thought and there are some similarities with this and others, but is it not likely that Lee also read these books and agreed with the writers? There is the saying that great minds think alike. If you enjoy reading inspirational books pick this up.
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Summary: An amazing guide..........
Review: After reading the introduction to this book, I realized that Bruce Lee may just be thought of as one of the most powerful thinkers of the 20th century. His ability to express his personal views on life and everything around us in very few words,yet, pack each statement with such power, is phenomenol.To pick up this book, and just read a couple of pages, leaves me with heartfelt inspiration. Inspiration that i take into my day, and put it into my daily actions.
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Summary: An amazing guide..........
Review: After reading the introduction to this book, I realized that Bruce Lee may just be thought of as one of the most powerful thinkers of the 20th century. His ability to express his personal views on life and everything around us in very few words,yet, pack each statement with such power, is phenomenol.To pick up this book, and just read a couple of pages, leaves me with heartfelt inspiration. Inspiration that i take into my day, and put it into my daily actions.
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Summary: A new side to a well known man
Review: Before finding this book I was unaware of Bruce Lee's work in Philosophy. I am a Phil major myself, and I found the balance of western and eastern thought refreshing. A lot of Philosophy is grouped in long wordy essays that make it somewhat a stratified ivory tower type of field. Lee's book is organzied in easy to read, simple koans, proverbs and sayings.
To one who has read a great deal of Buddhism, Pyschology, or Eastern thought, they may read a lot of what they may have already read. But this book doesn't disappoint, there are some quality nuggets in here. Bruce says much in few words, his eloquence can be stunning & profound.
Although I'm not really into martial arts or anything like that I always revered him in a certain light, in fitness, command, and eloquence.
Worth a read, I have new respect for Bruce Lee.
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Summary: Liberating
Review: Great read that compliments a glimpse of what the man was about... Bruce is about energy and living life to live... .... Bruce inspired me to initially look for the best and accept growth/change as vital part of life since I didn't have a male figure to guide me as a kid. Definitely recommended to single moms out there.
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Summary: Liberating
Review: Great read that compliments a glimpse of what the man was about... Bruce is about energy and living life to live... .... Bruce inspired me to initially look for the best and accept growth/change as vital part of life since I didn't have a male figure to guide me as a kid. Definitely recommended to single moms out there.
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Summary: Should Be a Best-Seller! Great insight on life!
Review: Here's an encyclopedia of personal development advice from an unlikely source. While most people may be attracted to Bruce Lee because of his movies or the legend he left behind, I'm more impressed by his courage and compassion. John Little did a great job editing this treasure. I'd recommend it to any man that I thought needed a boost in confidence and direction.
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Summary: Beyond JKD
Review: I am enlightened and motivated by Bruce Lee's insight into the human condition. I am a student of Jeet Kune Do; his words hit harder than his punches ever will! Our foremost perceptions of Bruce Lee's life are bound to images of a martial arts master; however, in this book we see a very different Bruce Lee. His words of wisdom are easy to read and are more importantly, easy to apply to one's life.
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Summary: Beyond JKD
Review: I am enlightened and motivated by Bruce Lee's insight into the human condition. I am a student of Jeet Kune Do; his words hit harder than his punches ever will! Our foremost perceptions of Bruce Lee's life are bound to images of a martial arts master; however, in this book we see a very different Bruce Lee. His words of wisdom are easy to read and are more importantly, easy to apply to one's life.
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Summary: Not Bruce Lee
Review: I enjoyed this book at first, but after reading James Bishop's book "Dynamic Becoming" he showed that most of the stuff published in "Striking Thoughts" comes from other authors. It is still good info, but clearly this is not Bruce Lee's words.
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