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Autumn Lightning

The Education of an American Samurai

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Written by: Dave Lowry
Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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Dave Lowry juxtaposes his singular experience as an adept student of kenjutsu (the art of swordsmanship) under a Japanese teacher in St. Louis with a riveting account of the samurai tradition in Japan. Intertwining tales of the masters with reflections on his own apprenticeship in the samurai's arts, he reveals in their time-honored methods a way of life with profound relevance to modern times.

The result is a fascinating, singular autobiography. Lowry captures the sense of wonder and mystery that makes martial arts compelling to so many practitioners. Even those who do not practice martial arts will delight in this unusual coming-of-age story.

©1985 Dave Lowry (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Combat Sports & Self-Defense Eastern History of Sports Philosophy Samurai Sports Martial Arts Combat Sports
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An excellent book that mixes historical facts with the author’s personal journey into the life of a martial artist.
Sadly the audible book kept cutting out between sections. This occurred on many different platforms that I listened on. This should not reflect on the author or narrator. Both were / are outstanding
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Fantastic book

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