Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living [Hardcover]

Bruce Lee (Author), John R. Little (Compiler)

Book Description

Series: Bruce Lee Library | Publication Date: April 2000

Bruce Lee was more than just a man of action-he was a man of words. A voracious reader, Lee studied text after text, taking meticulous notes to devise his theories-in fighting and in life strategy. Here, for the first time, John Little, who was granted exclusive access to Lee's notebooks, presents Lee's writings on his philosophies of daily living including acting, fatherhood, and the martial arts. As the 60th anniversary of his birth approaches, Bruce Lee is an ever-popular icon of the 20th century-a man truly ahead of his time not just in his mastery of martial arts, but in his forward thinking and his timeless wisdom.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Over 800 entries which apply to anyone interested in gaining a deeper appreciation of life and living." -- Martial Arts & Combat Sports

About the Author

John Little is the world's preeminent authority on Bruce Lee and his work. Granted exclusive access to Bruce Lee's personal notes, sketches and readings, he is also the publisher of Bruce Lee magazine and director of the Bruce Lee Educational Foundation.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804832218
• ISBN-13: 978-0804832212
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A new side to a well known man, September 30, 2003

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Don Gunn (on a brown Cannondale in Hellifax) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Hardcover)

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.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should Be a Best-Seller! Great insight on life!, November 30, 2000

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Steve Nakamoto "The Friendly Voice of the... (Huntington Beach, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Hardcover)

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.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce Lee's Greatest Work!, March 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Hardcover)

This book could easily have been retitlted "Bruce Lee Speaks To Everyone" for there is something of great worth for anyone who takes the time to pick up this book. My sister, who doesn't care a whit for fighting, picked up this book and has now purchased her own copy to carry with her to school. Bruce Lee's philosophy, which is more like deep yet practical insights into life is magnificent. Topics covered range from relationships, racism, love, parenting, dealing with adversity, money, business and motivation, to the more profound topics such as life, death and spirituality. This is by far the greatest Bruce Lee book I've ever read and something I will refer to again and again.