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I'd put this thread into the Media and Martial Arts section, but, it seems like it's more appropriate here, in the Politics section.
Steven DeMasco, our most favorite and most beloved Shaolin Grandmaster, Ambassador to the US, and overall good guy, has written, or, has had ghost written, a new book. It's not clear who wrote it, as there are two authors listed. Just saw it in the Thai bookstore yesterday.
And it's a winner.
"The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster ". Well, it's from a Shaolin Grandmaster, so it must be good.
Here's what the cover said:
Wow.
The description of the author, is as follows:
OK, so self-aggrandizement is not one of his better qualities. I just had to take a gander.
Having perused this book, mind you, in absolute secrecy in the back, so that I would not be noticed, and, god forbid, my battered and lilliputian reputation be tainted, I can forthrightly suggest as per my opinion, that you find the following book suggestion, to not only be better written, but be more educational, relevant, readable, and useful. Well, at least it's what I think:
Growing illiteracy. What a problem.
But, then again, "Green Eggs and Ham" was pretty good too. Well, it's a tough call folks.
You decide.
Steven DeMasco, our most favorite and most beloved Shaolin Grandmaster, Ambassador to the US, and overall good guy, has written, or, has had ghost written, a new book. It's not clear who wrote it, as there are two authors listed. Just saw it in the Thai bookstore yesterday.
And it's a winner.
"The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster ". Well, it's from a Shaolin Grandmaster, so it must be good.
Here's what the cover said:
The Shaolin monks of ancient China were simple farmers and practitioners of Buddhism who learned to protect themselves from the constant danger of bandits and overlords with a kind of "meditation in motion" -- a nonlethal form of self-defense that didn't violate their vows of peace. Their legend grew, and they became known as the Shaolin Fighting Monks, revered across the land for their spiritual dedication, enlightened message, and amazing fighting skills.
Born in the projects of Spanish Harlem to a disabled mother and an abusive father, Steve DeMasco spent most of his early life lost and angry -- until he found himself on the steps of the Shaolin Temple. Once there, he discovered an ancient philosophy that helped melt away his preconceived notions of the world, giving him a powerful platform on which to live and grow. In The Shaolin Way, he adapts these teachings for the modern world, singling out ten secrets of survival that can help anyone live a more fulfilled life.
Born in the projects of Spanish Harlem to a disabled mother and an abusive father, Steve DeMasco spent most of his early life lost and angry -- until he found himself on the steps of the Shaolin Temple. Once there, he discovered an ancient philosophy that helped melt away his preconceived notions of the world, giving him a powerful platform on which to live and grow. In The Shaolin Way, he adapts these teachings for the modern world, singling out ten secrets of survival that can help anyone live a more fulfilled life.
The description of the author, is as follows:
Steve DeMasco is a tenth-degree black belt in Shaolin kung fu who has dedicated his life to helping prisoners, teenagers, abused women, and many others who have lost their way. He currently lectures around the world on behavior modification and reducing school violence. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three sons.
Having perused this book, mind you, in absolute secrecy in the back, so that I would not be noticed, and, god forbid, my battered and lilliputian reputation be tainted, I can forthrightly suggest as per my opinion, that you find the following book suggestion, to not only be better written, but be more educational, relevant, readable, and useful. Well, at least it's what I think:
Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls' were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner Book) changed the way our children learn how to read.
But, then again, "Green Eggs and Ham" was pretty good too. Well, it's a tough call folks.
You decide.
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