Adam K. Johnson
- 3
- opiniones
- 1
- voto útil
- 5
- calificaciones
-
American Shaolin
- Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
- De: Matthew Polly
- Narrado por: George Newbern
- Duración: 10 h y 33 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 332
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 306
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 305
Growing up a 90-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young 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. While in college, Matthew decided the time had come to pursue this quixotic dream before it was too late. Much to the dismay of his parents, he dropped out of Princeton to spend two years training with the legendary sect of monks who invented kung fu and Zen Buddhism.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The book is a 5/5 - The reader is good but...
- De Loud Lemur from Latveria en 12-26-18
- American Shaolin
- Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
- De: Matthew Polly
- Narrado por: George Newbern
Sifu of words.
Revisado: 07-24-22
Mr. Polly has down a brilliant job relaying his experiences as a disciple of the Shaolin Temple. A certain television show of the 70’s led many young impressionable minds to believe that the monks of Shaolin were the end-all, be-all of martial arts. Mr.Polly does a great job of changing my mind about that. While being a monk is a tough life, a disciplined life, they are still human, with human needs and tendencies. I knew this in my head, from life experience, but after listening to Mr. Polly’s book, I finally knew it in my heart.
Thank you sir for making your experience real for me!
I also felt Mr. Newbern did an excellent job in his narration.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
-
Living the Braveheart Life
- Finding the Courage to Follow Your Heart
- De: Randall Wallace
- Narrado por: Matt Baugher
- Duración: 5 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 75
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 66
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 66
Part autobiography, part master class, Living the Braveheart Life invites us to explore five major archetypes in Braveheart that resonate not only in Randall's life but in the modern-day lives of both men and women: the father, teacher, warrior, sage, and outlaw. Join blockbuster film director Randall Wallace on the journey of his creative and personal life.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Braveheart has a valable message!
- De Mrs.Bushy en 04-28-21
- Living the Braveheart Life
- Finding the Courage to Follow Your Heart
- De: Randall Wallace
- Narrado por: Matt Baugher
A journey worth taking!
Revisado: 01-07-20
Watching the movie Braveheart is a very moving experience it certainly moved me. So when I discovered living the Braveheart life by Randall Wallace I couldn’t help but listen to it. Along the journey of this book it will help you reflect on your life and give insight into Mr. Wallace’s life as it relates to you. You will think about taking action in-spite of fear, courage and faith. This book is a journey worth taking.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 1 persona
-
Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- De: David Goggins
- Narrado por: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
- Duración: 13 h y 37 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 203,927
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 180,122
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 179,524
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Opting for the book instead
- De S David en 12-24-18
- Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- De: David Goggins
- Narrado por: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
Going to war with yourself
Revisado: 01-18-19
A raw, in depth look into a man who wasn't defined by his environment. Awesome
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña