American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
ISBN-13:
9781592403370
ISBN-10:
1592403379
Edition:
First Edition
Author:
Matthew Polly
Publication date:
2007
Publisher:
Avery
Format:
Paperback
400 pages
FREE US shipping
on ALL non-marketplace orders
Marketplace
from $5.12
USD
Marketplace offers
Seller
Condition
Note
Seller
Condition
Used - Good
UsedGood; Good condition.No marking/highlighting.Cover and pages may show some wear.Not Satisfied? Contact us to get a refund.
Book details
ISBN-13:
9781592403370
ISBN-10:
1592403379
Edition:
First Edition
Author:
Matthew Polly
Publication date:
2007
Publisher:
Avery
Format:
Paperback
400 pages
Summary
American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China (ISBN-13: 9781592403370 and ISBN-10: 1592403379), written by authors
Matthew Polly, was published by Avery in 2007.
With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other
Asian American & Asian
(Cultural & Regional, Tai Chi & Qi Gong, Exercise & Fitness, Martial Arts, Individual Sports) books. You can easily purchase or rent American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China (Paperback) from BooksRun,
along with many other new and used
Asian American & Asian
books
and textbooks.
And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.37.
Description
The raucously funny story of one young American?s quest to become the baddest dude on the planet (and possibly find inner peace along the way)
Growing up a ninety-eight-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become the toughest fighter in the world, like Caine in his favorite 1970s TV series Kung Fu.
American Shaolin is the story of the two years Matthew spent in China living, studying, and performing with the Shaolin monks. The Chinese term for tough training is chi ku (?eating bitter?), and Matthew quickly learned to appreciate the phrase.
This is both the gripping story of Matthew?s journey and an intimate portrait of the real lives of the Shaolin monks, who struggle to overcome rampant corruption and the restrictions of an authoritarian government. Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, American Shaolin is an unforgettable coming-of- age story of one man?s journey into the ancient art of kungfu?and a poignant portrait of a rapidly changing China.
Growing up a ninety-eight-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become the toughest fighter in the world, like Caine in his favorite 1970s TV series Kung Fu.
American Shaolin is the story of the two years Matthew spent in China living, studying, and performing with the Shaolin monks. The Chinese term for tough training is chi ku (?eating bitter?), and Matthew quickly learned to appreciate the phrase.
This is both the gripping story of Matthew?s journey and an intimate portrait of the real lives of the Shaolin monks, who struggle to overcome rampant corruption and the restrictions of an authoritarian government. Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, American Shaolin is an unforgettable coming-of- age story of one man?s journey into the ancient art of kungfu?and a poignant portrait of a rapidly changing China.
We would LOVE it if you could help us and other readers by reviewing the book
Book review
Congratulations! We have received your book review.
{user}
{createdAt}
by {truncated_author}