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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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Tony Anthony knew no fear. A Kung Fu master, he was self-assured, powerful and at the pinnacle of his art. An extraordinary career awaited him, working in the higher echelons of close protection security. With fascinating insights into China's martial arts, and the knife-edge adrenaline highs of the bodyguard lifestyle, it documents the personal tragedy that turned a 'disciple of enlightenment' into a bloodthirsty, violent man, incarcerated in Cyprus's notorious Nicosia Central Prison. All might have been lost but for the visits of a stranger . . .
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am writing this because I was recently told that Tony Anthony's Book "Taming The Tiger" must be true because of all the good Amazon Reviews. So I would like to set the record straight. I understand that the Good Reviews are written by people with the best intentions, but have they actually any proof of Anthony's claims or have they investigated his claims in any depth? Well I have, I have many Documented Proofs that Taming The Tiger is largely a collection of lies and unfortunately Anthony, as an Evangelist, actually preaches these lies to people around the world.
If any one would like to see these proofs, which are exhaustive, then if they reply to this Review with their email address I will contact them. Anthony's Wiki page, that was deleted several years ago through lack of proof, has been put up again, but again through lack of citations to prove any of his claims is reduced to just basic information and even that is awaiting verification.
I am saddened to write this but I believe, along with other concerned Christians friends and associates, that Tony Anthony attempts to spread the Gospel using deceit but the real Good News cannot be spread with lies.
Taming the TigerTaming The Tiger
If any one would like to see these proofs, which are exhaustive, then if they reply to this Review with their email address I will contact them. Anthony's Wiki page, that was deleted several years ago through lack of proof, has been put up again, but again through lack of citations to prove any of his claims is reduced to just basic information and even that is awaiting verification.
I am saddened to write this but I believe, along with other concerned Christians friends and associates, that Tony Anthony attempts to spread the Gospel using deceit but the real Good News cannot be spread with lies.
Taming the TigerTaming The Tiger
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The only reason this book is disturbing is because of the lies in it. In a video on YouTube, he was interviewed in Canada and this is what he said about the white tiger he stroked behind the ears - "It wasn't a snow tiger, it was actually an orange tiger that was albino". The I.K.F.F he claims to have been associated with did not exist at that time and has only ever been known as the I.K.F. In Kung Fu there are no secret tunnel life or death graduation ceremonies in order to obtain the rank of master. His version of the hit and run incident which killed a woman on a motorbike is vastly different from that given in court. What can be proved is that he did spend time in two prisons for crimes related to dishonesty but he refuses to give any proof for his other outrageous claims (three time Kung Fu world champion, elite bodyguard, saved many lives but also took many lives, his Grandfather was a Shaolin Monk Kung Fu master ....). The film version of this book is due out in 2013 and he is now asking for all good folk who have read the book to donate money towards this cause.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was given to me by a friend of mine as he is aware I enjoy combat sports.
I don't really know where to start... claims of stroking white tigers/fighting gangs of armed grown men before his 11th birthday/being involved in secret Kung Fu death matches and becoming one of the best body guards in the world.
Quick Fact list might help
The IFK which he claims sponsored his training did not exist in the 1970's.
During the early 1970's China was going through the cultural revelation and the concept a small child could travel to and from London to be trained by his grandfather (Martial arts were banned at this time) is a joke.
White tigers have not been seen in the Wild since 1958 and then only ever within the Indian sub continent never within 300 miles of the Chinese border.
The only facts this man can show to be true is that he was Jailed for Fraud in Cyprus he meet a Christian missionary and he lied and was Jailed for a hit and run accident in the UK.
Most of his autobiography appears to be stolen from 1970's Kung Fu movies including the scene where he fights the basketball player and holds the molten cauldron with his bare arms in the secret cave of the masters his grandfather showed him.
For me this man is the worst kind of liar using the faith of good people to live out his own sick delusions of Grandeur.
I don't really know where to start... claims of stroking white tigers/fighting gangs of armed grown men before his 11th birthday/being involved in secret Kung Fu death matches and becoming one of the best body guards in the world.
Quick Fact list might help
The IFK which he claims sponsored his training did not exist in the 1970's.
During the early 1970's China was going through the cultural revelation and the concept a small child could travel to and from London to be trained by his grandfather (Martial arts were banned at this time) is a joke.
White tigers have not been seen in the Wild since 1958 and then only ever within the Indian sub continent never within 300 miles of the Chinese border.
The only facts this man can show to be true is that he was Jailed for Fraud in Cyprus he meet a Christian missionary and he lied and was Jailed for a hit and run accident in the UK.
Most of his autobiography appears to be stolen from 1970's Kung Fu movies including the scene where he fights the basketball player and holds the molten cauldron with his bare arms in the secret cave of the masters his grandfather showed him.
For me this man is the worst kind of liar using the faith of good people to live out his own sick delusions of Grandeur.
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Troubling yet...
I totally understand what you all mean since I was very troubled after reading Tony Anthony's book. I thought he could have lied and I did not know what to think about Tony... Read more
Published 1 month ago by rebecca
Rubbish and Lies
I have read Tony's book and as Christian I am appalled at the barefaced lies in the book. As Christian's we follow the 10 Commandments and one of them is "Thou shalt not lie". Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. P. J. Lloyd
A sad web of lies from start to finish, this man should be ashamed
A work of fiction, as a martial artist of 40 years experience I have to say this is absolute rubbish. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Geoff Moore
Taming the Tiger
This is an amazing true story of a life completely changed. A world kung fu champion whose life was turned around when he encountered God while he was in a notorious prison. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pamela M. Racine
Dangerous fiction
I have met many ex fighters etc who became pacifist or Christian, or even just seeking to put aside their former life, everyone of them mild and meek. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Bigman
Storyline unravels in the beginning of chapter one
I believe the credibility of this story totally unravels in the first pages of the first chapter, which begins with a dramatic Nicosia Central Prison encounter. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Rice
INSPIRING
I don't bother to write reviews but rather read them to decide a book. However after reading this book i have to advise you to read it as it truly is a great read. Read more
Published 16 months ago by maxg07
Couldn't put the book down
I absolutely loved this book!
I've read a few of the negative 1 star comments, but honestly, whether a book is fiction or fact doesn't concern me (personally), I found... Read more
I've read a few of the negative 1 star comments, but honestly, whether a book is fiction or fact doesn't concern me (personally), I found... Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. T. Storm
Awful Tripe!!
Well what else can be said about this work of FICTION?
Some good points have been raised by previous reviewers (including B. Read more
Some good points have been raised by previous reviewers (including B. Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. J. Maley
One of the worst books ive read.
Terrible read and mostly fiction.From the kung fu training to the blind swedish girl.i think tony anthony needs long term therapy.Kill bill it aint!.
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by strontium dog
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