Product Description

This fast-paced, compelling and at times chilling account is the deeply moving story of a three-times Kung Fu World Champion. With fascinating insight into the traditions of China's martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-year-old child into a hardened killer.

From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world's most powerful people.

Following personal tragedy, Tony's extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure.

Eventually incarcerated in jail in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom. But through the visits of a stranger, his life is dramatically changed. Though the prison walls hold him, he finds himself a free man. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53855 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 245 pages

Synopsis
This fast-paced, compelling and chilling account, is the deeply moving story of a three-times Kung Fu World Champion. With fascinating insight into the traditions of China's martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-year-old child into a hardened, professional killer. From China to Europe and across the Meditarranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world's most powerful people. Following personal tragedy, Tony's extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure. Eventually incarcerated in jail in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom. Through the visits of a stranger, he is introduced to the reality and life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Though the prison walls hold him, he finds himself a free man. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.

About the Author
Tony Anthony lives in Leigh-on-Sea, England, with his wife Sara and two young sons. He is founding director of Avanti, a organization formed to support the church in evangelistic endeavors.

Angela Little is was formerly editor of Premier Magazine. She has had books published by Authentic and Hodder & Stoughton.

Customer Reviews

Beware: NOT a book for people interested in Martial Arts
As another in the pantheon of books about a very bad person turned good by conversion after a previously more exciting life, this is sort of ok. All of these type of books can suffer by finding the right tone when describing the naughty period, including this one. I purchased this book by mistake, and though I read it all I was very disappointed by the narrowness so typical of a late convert to Christianity: for example the author asserts that ALL martial arts should be avoided by Christians, even after noting that in the west it is primarily a sport/exercise thing and not necessarily a religious thing. Just because he couldn't control himself from his violence doesn't mean that others can't, and since avoiding fighting is such a high goal of most schools, he ought only to claim authority when speaking about his own specific school.

Brilliant read- truly inspirational
This book truly is a book you won't be able to put down. The story is essentially of the progression in character and as well as outlook on life, achieved by the emotional stuggle to recognise fault, find an alternative and to move on from it all.
I attended a talk by the author, Tony Anthony, myself before reading his book and his life story just took my breath away.
For christians and non-christians alike, I found this book not to be one of preaching, but instead of how to find the best in oneself and how to truly achieve a sense of inner peace for the sake of self contentment.

FAIRYTALE - Made me cringe.
This book is the most appalling thing i have ever read. Totally made up nonsense published in the hope of attracting people to the church. If you have half a clue about Martial Arts you will see thi book for the sham it is. Avoid at all costs, unless you wana be preached at and told Tonys religion is a lot better than yours.