Taming the Tiger from the Depths of Hell to the Heights of Glory: The Remarkable True Story of a Kung Fu World Champion [Paperback]

Tony Anthony (Author), Angela Little (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2004

This fast-paced, compelling, and chilling account is the deeply moving story of a three-time Kung Fu World Champion. With fascinating insight into the traditions of China's martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-year old child into a hardened, professional killer. From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world's most powerful people. Following personal tragedy, Tony's extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure. Eventually incarcerated in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom. Through the visits of a stranger, he is introduced to the reality and life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Though the prison walls hold him, he finds himself a free man. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.

Editorial Reviews

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'This book is going to touch lives all around the world. It has certainly touched me to the depths.' Richard Bewes, All Souls Church, Langham Place, London

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"As I read this unique book, five words came to my mind. Reality, mercy, grace, forgiveness and transformation. I have the privilege of knowing the author and he is real. God is developing a cutting-edge evangelistic ministry through him and his wife."
GEORGE VERWER, Founder of Operation Mobilization

"How can love and forgiveness ever stand triumphant over the very pit of hell? Here, in this vivid personal account, a world-renowned Kung Fu expert takes his readers through a terrifying catalog of violence and sudden death to the moment when the flood gates came crashing down and everything changed for ever. This book is going to touch lives all around the world. It has certainly touched me to the depths."
RICHARD BEWES, Former rector, All Souls Church, London

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Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Authentic (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860244815
• ISBN-13: 978-1860244810
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wow, just wow., September 26, 2008

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Mark S. Whitburn (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taming the Tiger from the Depths of Hell to the Heights of Glory: The Remarkable True Story of a Kung Fu World Champion (Paperback)

I tried to read this book with an open mind, but I'd only gotten a few pages in before my BS detector redlined.

The fact that this has received any positive reviews, let alone christian book awards, simply blows my mind. No one involved in the production of this book appears to have applied any critical thinking to reviewing this book. Did the editor fact check any of the authors claims? Including things that should be easy to verify (such as winning a World Kung Fu championship three times).

It just reads like total BS. Petting wild tigers in the jungle, Kumitai death matches, winning world titles for non-existant Kungfu organisations who also sponsor basketball players? Much of what the author claims as personal experience seems to be thinly veiled borrowings from martial arts and action movies.

You would need a massive suspension of disbelief to enjoy this book.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one word AWSOME, June 15, 2006

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Brian Smith "Brian" (blue mountians AUS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taming the Tiger from the Depths of Hell to the Heights of Glory: The Remarkable True Story of a Kung Fu World Champion (Paperback)

one of the most amazing books i have read to-date. the whole book was great but for the life changing events god put tony's way in is awsome. this book is a must read for christian or non-christian. it just shows that through the grace of god anyone can have freedom, everlasting life.
it's made me think whats more important in life.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars <>< KUNG FOO AND A CROSS <><, March 8, 2005

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Grateful Soldier "Jer 20:11" (N.S.W Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taming the Tiger from the Depths of Hell to the Heights of Glory: The Remarkable True Story of a Kung Fu World Champion (Paperback)

COMPLETLY FLAWED ME.

I think that this book is "the cross and the switchblade" of this era, I say this because of the Honesty and Detail delivered to the reader about Tony's faith,situation and the agony as he was taken through the gutter of brokeness to what it really means to be "born again" and saved by grace.

READ THIS BOOK. I reccomend it to anyone who has questions about grace or anyone who loves Martial Arts.

Grateful Soldier.