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Summary: Better books available
Review: Like the story of Goldilocks, this complilation had "too much" and "not enough". Too many short chapters, each by a different "warrior-writer" (including Bly, Campbell, Millman, and Martin Luther King) each with yet another definition of just what a warrior is suppose to be -- the silliest chapter had to be Gloria Steinem's admiration of Wonder Woman. There wasn't enough of a common thread, or enough detail, to get a handle on what concepts was actually being discussed. Not a bad book I suppose; but not very useful or insightful either. Throw in being politically correct and new age and it had me wishing Mark Twain or Dave Barry could review it and see what they made of it.
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Summary: On the Path
Review: When I was in the Marine Corps, I read passages from this book to my troops to inspire them and keep them grounded. I'm a martial arts instructor now, and this book is manadatory reading for my advanced studedts. I've had this book in my library for 10 years, and I return to it from time to time to remind myself that karate training is much more than a physical journey, and there's much more to being a warrior than toughness and stregth. Okay, some of the articles are a little corny and idealistic (thus the 4 stars), but you can take away SOMETHING from every entry and reflect upon how you can apply the principles of "warriorship" in your life. Life is short. The book reminds us that it's much more about the giving than the taking, and that winning is victory, but so is achieving personal balance and presence. Train hard!
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