"Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water." - Bruce Lee
In Be Water, My Friend, Bruce Lees daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. More than just an exercise in physical discipline, martial arts are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life.
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"Thematically arranged by life lessons, the text is filled with sage instruction on a variety of themes...An inspirational commemorative for Lee aficionados and those sharpening their personal-growth skills." - KIRKUS
"This inspired guide will remind any reader that, while one cannot control external circumstance, how one responds is always a choice." - PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
"ProfoundThe beauty of this work goes beyond the clarity in which the subject is seen - its also in the deep look you get within yourself." - CAL FUSSMAN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND HOST OF BIG QUESTIONS PODCAST
"A wonderful guide to Bruce Lees timeless insights." - JEFF CHANG, AUTHOR OF CANT STOP WONT STOP
Publication Date: 11/9/2021
Pages: 240
Paperback
Publisher: Flatiron Books
**A portion of the proceeds from all merchandise purchased in the Bruce Lee Family Store benefits the Bruce Lee Foundation.
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Bruce Lees daughter illuminates her fathers most powerful life philosophiesdemonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day.
Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical disciplinethey are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life.
Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lees daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Lees teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic be water philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free.
Through previously untold stories from her fathers life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Lees words as a guide, she encourages readers to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday liveswhether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path.
Be Water, My Friend is an inspirational invitation to us all, a gentle call to action to consider our lives with new eyes. It is also a testament to how one man's exploration and determination transcended time and place to ignite our imaginationsand to inspire many around the world to transform their lives.
"Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water." - Bruce Lee
In Be Water, My Friend, Bruce Lees daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. More than just an exercise in physical discipline, martial arts are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life.
NEWSWEEK's Top 25 Must Reads, USA TODAYs Top 5 Books Not to Miss, and AMAZON EDITORS' PICK BEST NONFICTION
"Thematically arranged by life lessons, the text is filled with sage instruction on a variety of themes...An inspirational commemorative for Lee aficionados and those sharpening their personal-growth skills." - KIRKUS
"This inspired guide will remind any reader that, while one cannot control external circumstance, how one responds is always a choice." - PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
"ProfoundThe beauty of this work goes beyond the clarity in which the subject is seen - its also in the deep look you get within yourself." - CAL FUSSMAN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND HOST OF BIG QUESTIONS PODCAST
"A wonderful guide to Bruce Lees timeless insights." - JEFF CHANG, AUTHOR OF CANT STOP WONT STOP
Publication Date: 11/9/2021
Pages: 240
Paperback
Publisher: Flatiron Books
**A portion of the proceeds from all merchandise purchased in the Bruce Lee Family Store benefits the Bruce Lee Foundation.
Size out of stock? Get notified when this item is restocked.
Bruce Lees daughter illuminates her fathers most powerful life philosophiesdemonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day.
Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical disciplinethey are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life.
Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lees daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Lees teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic be water philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free.
Through previously untold stories from her fathers life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Lees words as a guide, she encourages readers to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday liveswhether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path.
Be Water, My Friend is an inspirational invitation to us all, a gentle call to action to consider our lives with new eyes. It is also a testament to how one man's exploration and determination transcended time and place to ignite our imaginationsand to inspire many around the world to transform their lives.
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Mike
June 28, 2024
Absolutely love this book. Beautifully written and full of so many gems. Very happy with my purchase.
Harry Laughy
April 29, 2024
I am 75 years old and have read over 200 books in search of myself, some meaning of life, and some way to be comfortable in my unique existence. I have been with Bruce for over 50 years and missed some of his teachings as not complicated enough. Shannon's wisdom and her ability to guide has finally brought me home to the water, to peace of mind, and allowed me to be the best me. "Be Water My Friend"
Joseph Maddy
July 27, 2023
Love the book so far. I'm learning quite a lot from it so far and will be a recommendation for anyone else that needs to be positive to themselves.
Robert liubertas
June 11, 2023
The be water my friend book is a fantastic read gives me more of insight into the legendary man himself and you get to know shannon a lot more by her writing. I have not finished reading the book yet can't seem to put it down some days
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