Taming the tiger: from the depths of hell to the heights of glory: the remarkable true story of a Kung Fu World Champion

Title
Taming the tiger: from the depths of hell to the heights of glory: the remarkable true story of a Kung Fu World Champion

Personal Author EPSB
Tony. Anthony

Summary
This true, 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 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 quickly turns him from "an enlightened disciple" to a bloodthirsty, violent man. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive 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.

Year Published
2004
 
1900-1999

Physical Description
245 p.

Personal Subject
Anthony, Tony-Biography.

Subject
Martial arts -- Biography.
 
Kung Fu -- Biography.

Added Author
Little, Angela.

Summary
This true, 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 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 quickly turns him from "an enlightened disciple" to a bloodthirsty, violent man. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive 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.

ISBN
9781860244810

Publisher
Waynesboro, GA: Authentic Media, 2004.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Edmonton Christian High796.8 ANTBook30905000064133Non-Fiction