American Shaolin by Matthew Polly
The book is a captivating memoir of a young American's experience in China where he spends two years studying at the Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of kung fu. The narrative follows his journey as he immerses himself in Chinese culture, learns Mandarin, and trains with the monks, becoming the first American to be accepted as a disciple. The author's transformation, both physically and spiritually, is depicted in a humorous and insightful manner, providing a unique perspective on Eastern philosophy and martial arts.
The 5927th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 336
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 91st on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)