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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 both in fighting and in life strategy. For the first time in paperback, John Little, who was granted exclusive access to Lee's notebooks, presents Lee's writing, which outlines the techniques and philosophies Lee used to develop his personal philosophy and the fighting system of Jeet Kune Do.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are interested in Bruce from a martial arts point of view, this book may not be for you. If you are looking for his throught provoking observations and attitudes towards life and his experiences in it, this is a pretty good book. There are more quotes in this book than you could ever wish for. It is jam packed full of quotes that demonstrate his sensitivity, intelligence and eastern viewpoint.
It has sections on first principles, being human, matters of existence, achievement, art, personal liberation, process of becoming, and ultimate principles. I like to think of this book as less philosophical junkfood, as nourishment for the thinking, questioning mind.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are thinking of buying this book in the belief that it will help you kick higher or punch faster, then you would be wrong. The idea of this book is to help anyone who reads it, to basically lead a better life in the sense of becoming much more chilled and relaxed, and loving life just that little bit more.
It is called 'Striking Thoughts' and belive me that is exactly what it. there are precisely 832 quotes, lifted from the many thousands in the Bruce Lee estate. They are split into eight main parts; Part 1: On First Principles, Part 2: On Being Human, Part 3: On Matters Of Existence, Part 4: On Achievement, Part 5: On Art & Artists, Part 6: On Personal Liberation, Part 7: The Process Of Becoming, Part 8: On Ultimate (Final) Principles. As you can see, they cover almost every aspect of life including racism, time, existance, motivation, the mind, love, health, goals, sucess, and hundreds more.
John Little, the editor of this book and all the other books in the 'Bruce Lee Library' has made a supurb job of this one as he has all the others, setting it all out in a simply way meanig that it can be used a quick reference book to Bruce Lee's 'words of wisdom'.
I have always had a deep passion for life and after reading this book, i was even more ready to tackle life and its problems head on. I just feel so much happier nad cheery that me friends can't believe it.
Overall a great book which will give you a great insight into the philosophical side to martial arts, or if you don't do martial arts, then just as a great guide to leading a better life. As the saying goes 'make the most of living, for your a long time dead'.
If you love life, buy this book and you'll love it even more!
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bruce Lee always maintained that one should not aspire to be like him or copy him, but to search for what he was searching for and to go on your own spiritual journey and find who you are by yourself. True to this philosophy, "Striking Thoughts" takes the reader on a journey of the heart and soul. Contained within it are basically 800 aphorisms that either stirred something within Bruce Lee, or that Lee made up himself. John Little, the editor of the book has selected these aphorisms from the many thousand in the Bruce Lee estate and he has done well in compiling and grouping them by topic for quick reference and consequently it increases the accessibility for all readers, not just academics/philosophers. In doing this Little has continued the Lee legacy by enabling everyone to reach out and start their own journey of self-actualisation. On the down side, if you have any of the other books edited by John Little, part of the 'Bruce Lee Library' published by Tuttle, you'll come across some repetition, but all in all this book is very poignant and serves to prove that Lee was much more than a martial artist, he was an artist of life, and Striking thoughts reflects that.
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Striking Thoughts / Philosophy of life
A Fantastic wake up call to those of us that are looking for inspiration, in what we lost as kids and with life ups and downs, we forget the basic's in life's journey sometimes and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. D. WALTERS
DOPE
Striking thoughts, are thoughts to live by plain and simple, just the way the main man wanted it.
5 star all the way.
5 star all the way.
Published 14 months ago by MrL music man aka headhunter00ukg xblive
Brainstorming ! Incredible book !
Just received this book and another bruce lee one , and this one is just amazing ! You have to read every quotes carefully and you will understand ! Read more
Published 15 months ago by William S
A great piece of literature
This book really shows that as well as being a world famous actor and legendary martial artist, Bruce Lee was also a very intelligent guy and a great philosopher. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mavrik
Brilliant Philosophy
I had always been a big fan of Bruce Lee's physical work, not realizing what a great philosopher & wise man he was also. Read more
Published 23 months ago by W. Tsang
Bruce Lee :Striking thoughts
The quality is excellent. Could not think of more to with for. I am very pleased with the delivery and the product itself. Thanks :)
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Ms. S. Uteshkaliyeva
great gift
it wasn't for me because it was a present for my boyfriend. it's a great book for those who are interested in bruce's lee way of living thinking existing . really good choice.
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by Paulina Patrykowska
Get Into the Mind of A Master.
If you are looking at this to see if it will help with your martial arts techniques, then you are coming at this from the wrong angle. Read more
Published on 21 May 2008 by Mr. A. Gifford
Striking thoughts
This book was recommended to me by a friend and I found it to be perfect to dip into for quick bursts of inspiration. Read more
Published on 16 July 2006 by Spider Monkey
Its got me hooked
This book is amazing. It covers most aspects of life, and I can pretty much relate to most of it.
Its literally quotes, grouped together under various categories, but none the... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2005
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