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Summary: For class
Review: The Art of War is a good book that applies to all aspects of life. Once you get over the layout of the book it is an easy read, and has some grate insights. It was nice to get some history and practical examples to see how the strategies worked out in ancient warfare.
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Summary: A PRETTY GOOD BOOK TO READ
Review: The Art of War can give you a good picture of what it was like back then. A lot of the things the Generals had said still hold true today for example in business and in athletics. They mention ways on how to out smart your opponents along with other useful things. I was hesitant about reading this but after I finished it, I was glad that I had read it. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Summary: ok, but I think there is better out there!
Review: I read this book and was disappointed. It was ok but does not live up to all the hype. I am going to try another version; hopefully I'll like it more.
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Summary: maybe great for war
Review: This book may be great for war, but It is unless for everyday modern life. It took me forever to read. I just couldn't get into it.
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Summary: Interesting book, consider the e-book
Review: This is a slim book of ideas, quotations. It is absurd to measure a book with this intent against the touchstone of relevance or "accuracy" as some of the reviews seem to pontificate. I would consider reading some of these vignettes from ancient Chinese wisdom that have 'worked', and formulating my own thoughts. I'd say this little monograph makes for quite an engrossing read. Speaking of price, the eBook version of this book is less than a couple of dollars and reads exactly the same as the the paper/hardcopy version. I found this to be a great value. May be worth a look if you are ambivalent to reading on your PC.
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Summary: Great lessons about conflict
Review: Much of our life is spent in competition or conflict. This book by Sun Tzu and others espouses certain valuable strategies about conflict learned during the "Warring States" period of Chinese history. In my opinion, the strategies are timeless. Reading this book will allow one to better appreciate the intelligence and foolishness of current military actions and other conflicts. For example, Sun Tzu would never authorize a "war against terror." Why? The enemy is not clearly defined. The US does not know who exactly it is fighting against. The US is chasing strange people into multiple distant, foreign countries it is not familiar with. In summary, there is no way of knowing we can win this war before starting it. A war is not worth fighting unless one knows the enemy, one can count the enemy, one knows the terrain, one need not spread oneself out, and one can assure victory before beginning. The "war on terror" violates almost every principle of the ART OF WAR that I know of. I would guess the outcome of the "war on terror" is therefore predictable. I would be interested to know if President Bush has read this book. A must read for everyone--period!
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Summary: Excellent book, highly recommend, timeless
Review: In reading this book, I was amazed at how timeless the advice was. For example, one could argue that the US followed Sun Tzu's advice in both the 1991 and 2003 Iraq wars, and Saddam ignored Tzu to his peril. This should be required reading for all Congressmen and Defense Department employees.
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Summary: Very Good!!!
Review: I don't really understand all the reviews about Sun Tzu's work. People saying that this one or that one is closer to the original; are there really that many experts in ancient Chinese out there. How can anyone say which is the best translation unless they are personally familiar with the original, in the original Chinese, and if that the case they should write their own version.
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Summary: Good points
Review: A book that has lot to share. Although written for a totally different auidence and totally different time, this book is still very useful today. A lot of good tips for going against your competition. Several rules about making sound decisions with a limited amount of knowledge is very comparable in today's buisness economy. Take the time to read this. The book itself is cut up into several parts so you really cannot read it as a novel. However pick it up just for a few seconds here and there and you will be suprised what you pick up.
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Summary: The Essential Battlefield Manual For Life
Review: A friend of mine works for the city of Los Angeles. He told me about all kinds of problems he's had in the past dealing with co-workers over and under him. And then he told me about what helped him to deal with people in a work environment more than anything else: The Art of War. When I got a copy of this book, I was shocked and amazed to see how small the actual book is. But that's not all that shocked me. This book is the essential and definitive published work on tactics. Every chapter is short, concise, and brilliant. Instead of bothering to tell you about every kind of battle that could possibly take place, the master who wrote this book tells you about every tactical position you might have to deal with in a war, and the best thing to do while in that position. Much of this counsel is simple, even obvious. But that doesn't change the fact that when tensions run high we all need reminders. The tactics taught to you in this book are amazing. Huge amounts of writing have been devoted to expaining and utilizting the counsel in this book, and what you learn from it will benefit you in all kinds of situations. In business, in games, and in life in general. This book is ESSENTIAL reading. Secure a copy before your enemies do.
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