Bruce Lee: Words from a Master

by John Little, Robert Wolff

The modern era can claim few heroes as powerful and enduring as Bruce Lee. His philosophy transcended the world of martial arts he dominated, and his thoughts and beliefs have inspired and influenced individuals from all walks of life for more than half a century. To some, Lee was the outsider who crashed Hollywood's gates and introduced Americans to action films. To others, he was the bold and capable pioneer who successfully challenged centuries of martial arts tradition. Still others revered him as a contemporary philosopher and visionary. Today, a new generation has discovered Lee as a model of discipline, strength, and wisdom. Within these pages, the reader will find insight and inspiration in Bruce Lee's own words, in rare interviews never before published in book form, with all-new commentary by the original interviewers. More than twenty-five years after his death, Lee's words still resonate, speaking truths that are as essential today as ever before.

Genres: Martial Arts, Biography

103 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[Rosalyn Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

bruce really blew me away in this book of every single speech or television interview of his ever made to the public or just simply written down. he is truly of a philosophical mind, heart, and soul. i laughed when he was interviewed by certain people ( i shall name no names) with wooden canes stuck up their asses. bruce takes shit off of no one

[Jariusphillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

it the best book i read!!!!!!!!!

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have liked more from the mouth of Bruce Lee.

[Mitch Ping · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short book with a few insights about Bruce.

I liked the story about the wannabe student who sits outside the school for months, then is let in. Then has to peel vegetables for months whilst the master comes up and hits him.

Until the student is able to sense when the master is about to sneak up to him … then he can go to the next lesson.

There is always something to be learnt from the lesson you’re on now.

Also reinforced that being authentic will attract other people.

The disadvantages of fame “it felt like a jail”.

When you go to ‘zero’ is when you can become everything.

[Isaac Bouyack · Rating 2 out of 5]

(2.5) Some good stuff in here but not much of a book.