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Named an Honor Title by the Storytelling World Awards in the category of “Storytelling Anthologies"The samurai prepared themselves for battle through physical practice, and the study of the arts. These ancient stories that inspired warriors so long ago have special significance for today’s teens who face battles of their own: battles against bullies; battles with self-doubt and lack of confidence; and battles with the injustices they see around them. Burt Konzak has taught martial arts for over 20 years and has used these stories, drawn from sources including the Hagakuri, the Book of Five Rings, and other Japanese classics, to help young people gain emotional and mental strength.Whether or not readers are interested in the martial arts, they will find centuries of wisdom in this fine collection.
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Tundra Books (October 8, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0887766110
ISBN-13: 978-0887766114
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.4 x 7.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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As a devotee of samurai-themed books, I was surprised to have never come across this little collection before. I just happened to see it on the shelf of my local used bookstore and decided to have a quick skim.Though intended for a teen audience, I didn't know that when I bought it. Oddly enough, I didn't read the back cover until I got home. But I must admit that while I read the small portion at the bookstore nothing about the writing or tone struck me as overly "teen-ish" in nature. But yes, it is far from an in-depth, analytical breakdown of Japanese history.This is just a great little book with some very classic samurai stories, peppered with insights from the author on how the moral of the story can help guide us in our day to day lives.If you're a fan of samurai writings, you can't go wrong with this one for only four dollars! ($.01 for the used book + $3.99 shipping)
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