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Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Bruce Lee Library)

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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.

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.

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.

This book has great insights to many aspects of life. It is a must have for all martial artists, both teachers and practitioners. Mr. Lee was a very profound man, with not only insights to martial arts, but into life as well. These insights came from his ongoing quest to learn and progress not only as a martial artist but as a person aw well. This book provides people with a look at the mind behind the legend. If you are looking for insights, philosophies, or simply quotes this book is for you.

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.

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.

I have owned this book for several years now, and still flip through it from time to time. More then anything else, this is a collection of Bruce's random thoughts and observations compiled into one book. A majority of the thoughts are Zen/Taoist/Buddhist in nature, and when I first read them they really opened up my eyes and broke me out of my boring existence I once lived in. People that don't appreciate the martial arts and/or Buddhist philosophy might find some of his thoughts a little out there and useless to them. All in all, for the price, you can't beat this book.

Bruce Lee's viewpoints on life,collected by John Little and put together in this book,is absolute inspiration.No matter what religion you believe,no matter who you are,unless you're out of touch with your heart,you'll love this book.My brother always would quote the Bible and now that I bought him this book, he quotes that as well,oddly not being a fan,he quotes Bruce Lee more than the Bible now.I always have anyway,I caught Lee's message long ago.Now in this book,it's all laid out for anyone. You don't need to be a fan or a martial artist to treasure this wisdom,all you gotta be is a human-being."I want to be remembered not as a martial artist,but as a human-being."-Bruce Lee

This book is wonderful. I found it to be usefull in a lot of situations, and opens up new windows to other topics of life. His views on life make you think about new things and are really deeper thoughts than I ever knew about. Great book. Pick it up.

Bruce was incredibly wise beyond his time and years. This is worth reading for anyone. Go through with a piece of paper next to you and write down the pieces that resonate with you. I have a feeling that when i do this again in a few years many different pieces will resonate with me.