The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story

by Chuck Norris, Joe Hyams

The athlete and movie star's explanation of his personal philosophy of positive force and the psychology of self-improvement is interspersed with anecdotes about international karate competitions, training with Bruce Lee, and Norris's acting career

Genres: Biography, Martial Arts, Memoir

256 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1987

About the author

Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.

Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

If you spell Chuck Norris wrong on Google it doesn't say, "Did you mean Chuck Norris?" It simply replies, "Run while you still have the chance."

Reviews

[Craig Halloran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm too scared to give it anything less than a five. I read this in the military long ago. He was in the Air Force as a cop like I was studying martial arts. I can still remember several parts of the books 25 years later.

[Toph White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another 80's memoir. Little bit of self help, inspiration. Probably a must read at the height of his popularity. Some behind the scenes stuff from his movie career.

[Jurgis · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is not a legend he is the one

[Lindsey Gandhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always grown up looking up to Chuck Norris. This book just proves why. He is a model example for kids of my generation and all generations. I believe every UFC fighter should be required to read this book before entering the octogan. They could learn a lesson or two about respect and how you conduct yourself in the public eye as an athlete.

[Sean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the greatest autobiography in the world. He bragged here and there. He's not the most interesting fella in the world.

[Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes I read it...don't judge me!!!! I have to admit I read it twice many years ago.

[Big · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Really took a lot of positive lessons from this book.