3 comments about I Can See Clearly Now.

1. THIS IS THE STORY OF RYNE DUREN EX BASEBALL PITCHER. IN THIS EXCELLENT ACCOUNT, YOU READ ABOUT HIS LIFE IN BASEBALL, ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND HIS RECOVERY. IT IS A LESSON FOR ALL PEOPLE CONCERNING ADDICTION TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. IT IS QUITE SCARY AND FUNNY. SOME OF HIS STORIES, I DIDN'T KNOW WHETHER TO LAUGH OR CRY. HE DOES A GREAT JOB TELLING HIS STORY GOING FROM STAR PITCHER TO LOSING HIMSELF, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HOME TO THE DEMON ALCOHOL. HIS RECOVERY IS VERY UPLIFTING. THE TIME, DEDICATION AND WORK HE HAS DONE HELPING RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS AND MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF ADDICTION IS TRULY AMAZING. THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS RISEN FROM THE LOWEST A PERSON CAN GO TO SOMEONE WHO NOW HAS 35 YEARS OF SOBRIETY. HE IS A MIRACLE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE 12 STEPS OF RECOVERY IN THE AA PROGRAM. HIS STORY IS TRULY AMAZING AND A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE, FOR IT IS ABOUT LIFE AS WELL AS SPORTS.



2. I Can See Clearly Now is an excellent book about not only baseball but life. It is a fast read and very enjoyable, Being an avid baseball fan it was great to hear first hand accounts of what is was like to play not only in the majors but with some of the legends of the game. A must read for baseball fans.



3. This was a great book, and definately well written. I would recommend this book to everyone, because it keeps your interest through the entire book, and was obviously well researched. I look forward to read future books put out by this new author. Good luck with your future endeavors.

5 comments about Albatross.

1. I first saw this story on the discovery channel and could not wait to read the book.
   I was so glad to find a copy on Amazon.
   This story is true and very sad you will feel as if you are in that raft with Debbie and Brad they were lost at sea for about 5 days and had to fight off sharks and stay alive. It started out with 5 John Mark Meg Debbie and Brad.
   only Debbie and Brad made it. This book will keep you reading well into the night to finish.
   It is a great read!



2. I received this book today and have read it in one sitting, just couldn't put it down. It is both a fasinating and horrific true story of this womans fight for survival in the open seas. It is written in an easy to follow style. Definately worth the read!!



3. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. I had seen Deborah and Brad's story on "I Shouldn't Be Alive" series, where they showed re-enactments and now and then broke away to the two actual survivors telling their story. I just knew she had written about this, so I looked it up on Amazon.
   
   The story is told in very colorful prose. I could hear the sailboat slicing through the water, could see the pewter waves and dark sky. I could almost feel the sharks bumping the underside of the rubber raft with their rough skin.
   
   Debbie is brutally honest, which adds to the credibility and interest of her story. She opens up and really lets us into her ordeal, and adds extra bits of information and impressions, like when she had her head under water looking for sharks and saw the beauty of the school of doradoes. So descriptive, I could see it.
   
   This is also a story of triumph, as Debbie deals with strong emotions in the months and years after the tragedy. I'm glad she pulled through it all and wrote the book. I recommend this book for teens as well as adults.



4. Heard ALBATROSS: THE TRUE STORY OF A WOMAN'S SURVIVAL AT SEA by Deborah Scaling Kiley and Meg Noonan . . . it is the tragic tale of what was supposed to be a simple boat trip that wound up as a nightmare . . . several of the crew members perished; what was more interesting to me was the story of how the survivors made it.
   
   I've read other "how I survived at sea" books before . . . this was the first one, though, that I've come across written by a woman . . . what I'll remember: when your instincts tell you something, listen . . . Scaling Kiley, unfortunately, did not.
   
   I liked her special introduction at the beginning of the cassette tapes . . . I also liked the work of Karen Allen--a talented actress that I don't see nearly enough--who did an excellent job with the narration.



5. ALBATROSS is a gripping story of survival and agonizing death at sea--the sinking with the loss of three lives of the yacht TRASHMAN off the Carolina coast. The author pulls no punches and tells a tale of human suffering, weakness, and malice that left this reader shaken by its bluntness, realism, and intensity.

   The story is told in a direct and clear manner that inescapably draws one in to its nightmarish hell. Besides a sea story it is also a story of a young person's stuggle with her own demons.

   Why read such a painful book? One important life lesson that we must learn from this account is not to leave port unprepared. In some ways, I would urge all boaters to read this book just to have that lesson hammered in. As a boater I came away with the deep conviction that I don't ever want to come anywhere near going through anything like what the crew of TRASHMAN went through.

   As presented by the author, the tragedy was entirely the result of the incompetence, alcoholism, and carelessness of the captain and other crew members. I must confess, however, that when I reflected on the author's tale I could not help wondering how objective it was. She is so unremittingly critical--bitterly critical--of John and Mark that I began to doubt the clarity of her vision. I would love to get the account of the other survivor. There are several mysteries about the tragic sinking of TRASHMAN that remain troubling and unresolved.

   Nevertheless Debby's tale is one that will move in and rearrange your mental furniture, especially if you are a boater or have ever been to sea in a small boat.

No comments about Wild Thing: The True Story of Britain's Rightful Guv'nor.

5 comments about Sleeper Cars and Flannel Uniforms: A Lifetime of Memories from Striking Out the Babe to Teeing It Up With the President.

1. Ive read many a baseball themed book and this is one of the better ones! Elden Auker, a pitcher with the Tigers/Red Sox/and Browns circa 1935-42 shares his memories of baseball back in the old days before the days of high salaries and player agents. The book is full of interesting short stories about players and other people that Mr. Auker knew during the course of his life (he died last August at the age of 96).
   Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys reading about old time baseball.



2. An excellent look into the personal and professional life of someone who experienced the "glory days" of professional baseball. Elden Auker is the "Forrest Gump" of MLB. It was like listening in on his private conversations with a close friend, recounting the many and improbable encounters of the greatest player you never heard of.



3. This is a great baseball book. Elden Auker is honest to a fault in his opinions and his rememberances are a treasure. You just don't expect a retired athlete to have such skill as an author. Auker is a gem. I wish he wrote more books. Elden Auker was not a hall of famer on the field but he was a hall of famer in life.



4. Inside baseball through the intelligent and unassuming eyes of a little-known, but great, athlete of the 1930's and 40's, and a successful businessman thereafter.



5. Elden Auker, with the aid of celebrated New York sportswriter Tom Keegan crafts an autobiographical piece spanning his 90+ years. Auker was born in rural Kansas and graduated as a three sports star from Kansas State university. Deciding that his quickest road to success was through baseball, he signed a professional contract to pitch for the Detroit Tigers.

   Auker developed an unorthodox submarine delivery which allowed him to enjoy a creditable 10 year major league career. Along the way he befriended some of the greats of the game such as Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth and countless others. Auker was wise enough to create a life for himself outside the game. He evolved into a highly thought of executive in the abrasives industry. As such he rubbed elbows and played golf with some of the paragons of both politics and industry.

   The book is essentially an array of amusing stories which formulate the backbone of Mr. Auker's long and fruitful life. This was one of the better sports type books I've read in that Auker feels no compulsion to be politically correct on many issues.

5 comments about The Living Sword: A Fencer's Autobiography.

1. This is the autobiography of, ostensibly, "the greatest swordsman who ever lived." For those who have knowledge of the sport of fencing, nothing else needs to be said as Nadi is a legend. For those who are curious or newly initiated into the sport, read on!
   
   Nadi's self-styled autobiography is very easy to read and understand. This does not detract, however, from the smooth storyline and rich detail from the mouth of the Master himself. While I was reading this book it seemed as if I could hear Nadi speaking the words in narrative fashion, and I quickly became lost in his amazing story.
   
   Nadi's story is about growing up the son of a fencing master in Italy. How he rose to become almost a prodigy in fencing. He provides many details of his youthful chasings of wine, women, and song, and his fencing challenges in Europe. An interesting chapter is included on his becoming a French actor. Nadi describes his coming to America, teaching fencing, becoming a respected Citizen, and fencing advisor to the Hollywood "stars."
   
   Nadi provides the in-depth detail of his loves, his passion for sport, and of course the infamous European "duel," that makes great reading, and as a book, is well worth reading. The reader will truly be moved, I believe, by the accounts of Nadi's own feelings and sensations he experienced during his exploits. For fencers this book is a must have! This book deserves a place in every enthusiast's library. Unparalleled. Five stars.



2. It does not matter if you are a Fencing aficionado, Aldo Nadi is an interesting character.--I am not a fencer, and I found this book enjoyable.-- The bio on Nadi also gives us a look at history. Detailed throughout the story are the events surounding Nadi's life. From his aerly childhood and training in Italy, the Olympics,his travels through Europe, his competition--remarkable memory-- WW2, relocating to the US, his experience in Hollywood, and his techings. The only thing I found a bit annoying were the numerous chapters on his 'girlfriends'. Even so, there is enough humor in them to get you through. The most fascinating chapter is where Nadi takes part in a Duel.

   Fencers will find this book revealing. I wish this book were made into a movie.




3. Despite Mr. Aldo Nadi's uncontrolled ego which frequently surged here and there, was nonetheless truly, a fascinating individual of Bauhaus Europe. His latin charm laced with impeccable dress, uniquely graced his fervent persona - indicative of elegance, discipline and aesthetic order. Ironically, some of his life experiences (being a mature, expert fencer and celebrity), were quite disorderly and his behaviour at times, severely infantile. His book is an insightful read of the more beautiful culture and populace of our recent Western past.



4. Aldo Nadi was a great fencer, an acknowledged giant among giants, a champion for whom winning became so commonplace his peers gave up challenging him in disgust. He was also a man for whom success was eternally colored by a fencing rivalry with his older brother Nedo, under whose broad shadow he often labored. Nedo was the beloved of fencing; Aldo, always the bad boy. And, for all his victories on the fencing strip, Aldo never managed to resolve his mixed feelings toward his sibling. While his vast competitive energies helped him overcome every major fencing star in pre-World War II Europe, they never quelled the image of Nedo as the main luminary of the Nadi family. It is obvious that his desire to prove himself superior to his brother played an important role in his success, yet this in no way diminishes the value of his achievements. After all, he had the talent as well as the desire to be a champion. In some respects, Nadi resembles Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, a character possessed of continually conflicting emotions and motivations. At times brash and opinionated enough to put off even the stoutest supporter, Aldo nevertheless possessed what it took to back up his words with impressive deeds. He never backed down to anyone, and he lived by a code that demanded he never give anything but his best effort. For that he should be admired. During his sixty odd years, Aldo Nadi was an amateur fencing champion, an Olympian, a duellist, a professional fencer, a fencing master, a movie coach, an actor, and, by his own graphic confessions, a lover of many women. THE LIVING SWORD, Nadi's autobiography, does justice to his varied existence, illuminating not only the man, but also painting a colorful picture of the unique time in which he lived. His descriptions of the European fencing world of the 1920s and 30s, when fencing matches, both professional and amateur, were as popular with the general public as tennis is today, are particularly interesting. You don't even have to be a fencer to enjoy his narrative -- but it doesn't hurt. As a fencing master of some years, I can truly say that Aldo Nadi was someone I would have enjoyed knowing, not only for his expertise in fencing, but also simply for himself. Lacking that experience, reading his book is the next best thing



5. Aldo Nadi, besides being the greatest fencer ever, was quite a character. It is great just reading about the period of time in which he lived and how bad-boy sports figures lived back then. Jordan and Rodman will just never compare to a guy like this.

3 comments about Sailing with Scoundrels and Kings.

1. Perhaps the others reviews were family or friends. I think this "book" reads like a sailor's log, with a few details added here and there. It's a dry, "we went here with this sailboat and this crew, then I went there with a different boat and crew, etc." Not recommended.



2. Sailing With Scoundrels And Kings by John Jourdane is an amazing tale of one man's worldly journeys via sailboat. Having traveled around the world thrice, across the Pacific Ocean 47 times, and the Atlantic 12 for a total of 300,000 plus miles, Jourdane's encounters include hundreds of interesting and estranging people, literally scoundrels and kings. Sailing With Scoundrels And Kings is the depiction of the many people Jourdane met on his journeys, and is very highly recommended reading, particularly those interested in sailing around the world themselves, as this book is an excellent education on what to expect and plan for.



3. John Jourdane, named "Best Racing Navigator in the World" by "Sail Magazine" in 1993, looks back over his more than four decades of sailing and yachting with the eye of an expert and the enthusiasm of a beginner. His colorful, descriptive, lively tales of cruises and races in different parts of the world shift easily among tasks such a setting rigging or making repairs to steering a boat in all kinds of waves and weather to memorable moments with other crew members to reflections on the rewards of sailing. Jourdane began his romance with sailing by delivering yachts, eventually reaching the heights of yachting by twice participating in the Whitbread Round the World Race (now known as the Volvo Race). He's logged over 300,000 miles as a sailor. He is an engaging raconteur who hits just the right note of observation whether recounting negotiating a Scandinavian fjord in a thick fog, leisurely cruising the West Indies, the death of a sailor in icy waters south of Cape Horn, or participating in festivities surrounding a major international yacht race. The book is filled with such colorful vignettes. Sailors of all kinds will be drawn into Jourdane's tales for their evocation of shared joys and challenges and look into the glamourous world of world-class, high-stakes ocean yacht racing. "Sailing With Scoundrels and Kings" also makes the ideal gift for any boatsman.

5 comments about John Starks: My Life.

1. Outside of Patrick Ewing, former CBA veteran John Starks is probably one of the most recognizable figures in New York sports during the 90's. In his book, Starks talks about his humble beginnings--moving from four different college academic programs to making it to the New York Knicks on a technicality (as injured players can't be cut from their teams, John attempted to dunk of Patrick Ewing during the pre-season in 88' and got hurt in the process).
   
   Through his words, Starks shares the will, desire, and tenacity which made him one of the most exciting and controversial players to ever play in the NBA. Starks shares stories that made him the most decorated guard to ever come out of the CBA with accolades such as the winning a spot on the NBA All-Star team and the 6th Man of the year award. He also talks about his horrible game 7 performance in the 1994 NBA finals as well as the trials and tribulations which he and a number of his family members had to go through.
   
   If your a fan of the NBA, this is certainly one ride you wouldn't want to miss! Get your copy today!
   
   If you found this review helpful, kindly vote for it. Thanks!



2. Starks does a good job here detailing his life and whats most rewarding is his confession of his errors and failures on and off the court. That is this book's strong points.
   
   There are good photos here.
   
   John discussing some of the nutty fans who stalked him is a good read and my personal favorite is his story of the first time he drives his mother and grandmother thru Manhattan traffic, weaving in and around the taxis. The description of what was going on with the two women had melaughing.
   
   The weakness of this book is the dvd that is included with it.
   John should have paid someone a little bit more money to produce this thing a little better. And throughout the book, he repeats a lot of the bad stuff that happened to his brothers over and over again. Hos co-writer should have edited that a little bit better.
   
   Hopefully John will coach the Knicks one day. If you're a Knicks fan, then read this book.



3. john starks was my idol growing up. Before he came to the knicks they were very mediocre. As he says in the book his rise coincided with the knicks title contension throughout the 90's. The book was very good and gave great insight into the man before his career. I was shocked when i read that he used to sell drugs and had been in jail. i followed everything about him back in the day and i remember never hearing about his father so it surprised me to hear that he met his father a couple times. anyway i lived and died with starks the dunk was this city's highest high and 2-18 well u do the math. i recommend this book to anyone who loved a good underdog story about a man with a heart as big as the big apple



4. I raced through reading this autobiography of John Starks, mainly for personal reasons. The rise of John Starks as a New York Knick corresponded with a lot of overcoming personal struggles in my own life, and I've always felt a deep connection with his story, his explosiveness as a player and as a person, his perpetual teetering on the edge of self-wreckage, and with his continuing maturity and enormous heart that he always brought to the table. This book is hardly a sophisticated read, so if you're looking for that, go elsewhere. But if you look at John Starks as I do, as a true phenomenon of character and class, as someone who broke through barrier after barrier, tripped over his own bad habits along the way and still always remained deeply resolute in his belief in himself, then you'll love hearing how his voice comes through the writing of Dan Markowitz. Learning about the chaotic and reckless background of John's life reminded me of how gritty and passionate he was as a player, how his unstoppable desire shook the NBA world. But even in a moment like "The Dunk," John always remained a humble, down to earth man, someone undisturbed by the glow of fame, even more human because of the doubt that always followed his brilliant success. I wish he could have won a championship and have his number retired at the Garden, but in a way, even though his "2 for 18" night left fans like me forever hungry, the dramatic ironies that occupy his life story and the peace that he discovers within himself allow me to savor the tales he tells in this book, as I will forever be inspired by one of the most unique and lovable characters in the history of New York sports.



5. John Starks' story is full of inspiration. The man grew up in a rough area of Tulsa, Oklahoma without a fatherly figure. His mother and grandmother instilled some positive attributes. However, John faced many troubles growing up and his brothers had a mixed influence on him.
   
   However, John Starks perservered from a troubled youth stocking shelves in Safeway to an NBA All Star. John overcame many obstacles in the NBA and earned the respect of many of his peers in spite of a few overzealous actions on his part.
   
   What really comes accross in this book(and from listening to John speak in person) is the that Mr. Starks has turned into quite an articulate and intelligent young man. He sets a good example as a USBL coach and certainly would be a good candidate to coach in the NBA. John's strong work ethic will indeed carry him to much further success.
   
   A good read even for Chicago Bull, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacer fans!

No comments about King David and Queen Victoria: The Inside Story of the Beckhams.

5 comments about Merrill Reese: It's Gooooood!.

1. It's Gooooood! tells us the story of Eagles broadcaster Merrill Reese, from his days as a very reluctant child actor through the 1997 Philadelphia Eagles season. We learn about his upbringing, his college days at Temple, and his humble beginnings in the broadcasting industry. At one point he was told his voice wasn't "big-time" enough to be hired at a radio station in suburban Coatesville, PA. Later, he was hired to broadcast a high school football game because the only other alternative was dead air.
   
   Through it all, he persevered, and eventually became "The Voice of the Eagles." Of course, it happened in the worst way possible, as he was hired as a temporary replacement for Charlie Swift, who committed suicide late in the 1977 season. Reese was not guaranteed the job for the 1978 season, and other candidates, including legendary Philly sportscaster Al Meltzer, were considered. Reese would be re-hired, and he has not missed a single game since.
   
   It's Gooooood! is very fast paced and extremely enjoyable. The chapters on Buddy Ryan and his colorful Eagles teams from 1986-90 are often hilarious. The chapter on Randall Cunningham (entitled "Starship 12," a nickname given to Cunningham by Stan Walters, Reese's longtime partner in the booth) is quite fascinating. While Reese has often been accused of being a homer, he makes his dislike for Rich Kotite and Ricky Watters known in no uncertain terms. Also memorable are his Top Ten (and Bottom Ten) Eagles plays and calls from 1977-97.
   
   Keep in mind, this book was written in 1998. Some parts have become a little dated. There's an entire chapter ("My Guy, My Pick") dedicated to Bobby Hoying being the Eagles' "Quarterback of the Future," and Reese tells us how he talked Hoying up to the team's management while the quarterback was at Ohio State. While Reese stops short of taking credit for the Eagles drafting Hoying, he suggests he may have been somewhat influential in the pick. This was the only really weak part of the book for me. Even though I also believed Hoying was going to develop into a star quarterback, the chapter comes across as self-congratulatory. A minor annoyance is that the book did not seem to be proofread very well, as it contains its share of grammatical mistakes.
   
   During the Eagles' 2004 run to Super Bowl XXXIX, there had been rumors of Reese releasing a second edition of the book, but so far they remain just rumors. For diehard Eagles fans or fans of Merrill Reese, It's Gooooood! is absolutely worth a look .



2. This book was not what I expected. Im a huge eagles fan and had liked reese but this book changed my mind. The funniest chaptor is the one titled "my guy, my pick". Reese tells us all how great a certain failed player is and how his influence picked him for the eagles. Reese also talks about how the players respect him when in fact my brother was a memeber of the team in the late 80's to mid 90's and constantly said that reese was a running "joke" in the locker room, he was known as the mosqiuto for being an annoying pest. Buyer beware.



3. Merril Reese's book is called "It's Good." Unfortunately, in my opinion,it's not. I found this to be the typical, cut-and-dried biography of a home-town broadcater whose life is totally defined by one dimension. He's the voice of the home team. That's pretty much it. Unless you eat, sleep and live Eagles football -- and this a 3-13 team now that creates yawns instead of yeahs, I would pass. (The Eagles wish they had a quarterback who could pass.) I guess Merrill won't be writing a sequel anytime soon.



4. Merrill Reese is an icon in Philadelphia. He has always come across as a passionate fan and a dedicated, prepared sports broadcaster. His masterful radio broadcasts of Eagle games help his listeners watch the game in their minds. With this book, Reese goes far beyong the games, allowing the reader to view his team and sports broadcasting through his eyes, and what a view! Everyone loves to get the skinny on things, and Reese doesn't disappoint. The book is a very quick read for not only Philadelphia Eagle fans, but for those looking to get into sports broadcasting as well. In my opinion, it should be required reading for all those former athletes turned broadcasters, yet have little knowledge of how to communicate. Maybe they would come to understand Reese's passion, professionalism, and command of the English language, and why Philadelphia Eagle fans turn down the volume on the television and turn up Merril Reese on the radio.



5. I may be biased, since I've admired Merrill for a long time and since I am a huge Eagles fan as well as a fellow radio broadcaster, but I found this book to be very entertaining and interesting. Merrill gives us a look at what was going on behind some of those Eagles teams from the late 70's until now. His insight is unsurpassed when it comes to the Birds. On top of that, he gives us a look into his life and his experiences behind the microphone as well as his climb up the ladder of broadcasting. If you're looking to get into the broadcasting field, this book just might give you the pointers and inspiration you need. If you're a diehard Eagles fan, then this is a must have. Highly enjoyable.

2 comments about Karate: The Endless Quest.

1. I had the honor of studing Chito-Ryu Karate when I was a guaduate student in Louisville Kentucky in the 1970's. I met and studied under Dometrich Hanshi on several occassions and will always have the deepest respect for him as a Karate master and great person. This book is a wonderful and inspiring story of his life and his love for Karate. I will always keep those memories and continue to use what I learned from him in Chito-Ryu in my life and personnal Karate quest. This is a great book and story.



2. Let it be known that I am a biased reviewer. I am a student of Chito-ryu Karate-do and Dometrich Hanshi is my Karate grandfather (he is my teacher's teacher) and I have had the privilege of training under him for over 25 years.
   
   Like many students of the martial arts, I have read many martial arts books, including numerous biographies and autobiographies. I base my review on both personal relationship as well as literary scholarship.
   
   I can say without a doubt this is one of the best autobiographies I have ever read and a must for any student or would be student of martial arts. Particularly those interested in the history of the propagation of martial arts in the Americas. The reason it is so great is that it is so real and so immediate. He is not a writer, he is a story teller, and the material he has to work with is so good.
   
   Dometrich Hanshi is widely recognized as one of the leading pioneers of traditional Karate in the US and this is his personal account of the unlikely events of his incredible life. From a young boy in Clarksville WV to the training halls of southern Japan to becoming a bastion of true Karate-do in the United States. He has been a soldier, a cop, a buddhist monk, and the founder (along with his wife Barbara) of the United States Chito-ryu Karate Federation. It is a Hollywood-worthy story full of excitement, intrigue and heartbreak. It is an easy read made more enjoyable in his own voice.
   
   Dometrich Hanshi will be the first to tell you is is just a guy that was given a job to do and he has done the best he can. In doing so, his influence on the landscape of Karate in the United States over the past 50 years has been profound.
   
   The title "The Endless Quest" underscores his mantra of Shoshin (Beginners mind) : he has seen and learned a lot, but he continues on the path of learning. He has been unflinchingly loyal to his teacher, Chito-ryu Founder Dr. Tsyuoshi Chitose, for over 50 years. A lesson for all of us, but one that is so often lost in this day and age.
   
   Both in the States and abroad, real recognizes real and any "true" karate senior will tell you, Dometrich Hanshi is the real deal, and his life story is an inspiration to us all.
   
   He is true "old school".
   
   It is with great humility that I am the first reviewer of this important contribution to the legacy of Karate-do. It is a great event that this book is now easily accessible to a wider audience.
   
   Recommended without reservation.
   
   Cyna Khalily, MD
   United States Chito-ryu Karate-do Federation
   Yoseikan Taka no ko Dojo
   Louisville, KY