Bruce Lee (Real-Life Reader Biography) [Library Binding]

Wayne Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Real-Life Reader Biography

Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporart role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women who, dispite many obstacles, followed their dreams.

Bruce Lee's dream was that one day he would be an international superstar. Through his vision and hard work, his achievements are unparalleled.

Bruce Lee revolutionized the martial arts industry and did more to bring the fighting arts to the general public than any other person in the twentieth century. He advanced the martial arts by daring to question its very principles and foundations. Martial arts schools throughout the world are filled with eager students who have been inspired by Lee's fighting style. The martial arts industry exploded with many films that tried to duplicate Bruce's success. Unfortunately, however, he never saw the full impact of his accomplishments. On July 20, 1973, he tragically died at the young age of 32, only one month before the premiere of his famous film, Enter the Dragon. His short life is best summed up by a quote from St. Augustine: The key to immortality is living a life worth remembering.

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About the Author

Wayne Wilson was born and raised in Los Angeles. He received a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. For 16 years he was president and co-owner of a pioneering and innovative publishing company specializing in multicultural designs. He is the author of several books for young adults, including Julia Roberts and Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Mitchell Lane). His short stories and essays have been published in commercial and literary magazines. His first original screenplay has been optioned and he was subsequently hired to work on another screenplay for a major Hollywood studio. He lives in Venice Beach, California with his wife and daughter.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584150661
• ISBN-13: 978-1584150664
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,098,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wayne L. Wilson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He received a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to establishing a career in writing, Wilson co-owned and operated an international publishing company featuring innovative multicultural designs. Wilson is the author of eleven biographical and historical books for children and young adults as well as short stories and essays. Magination press recently published his children's book, "Kate The Ghost Dog: Coping With The Death Of A Pet." Wilson is also a screenwriter and member of the Writers Guild of America. He is currently hard at work on his next novel.