| The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story |  | Authors: Chuck Norris, Joe Hyams
Publisher: Jove Books
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.1 x 1
ISBN: 1557731756
Dewey Decimal Number: 921
EAN: 9781557731753
ASIN: 1557731756
Publication Date: February 1989
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I read it straight through to the end. February 6, 2010
Stephen H. Haaker (Paradise,Ca USA)
I get bored with books very quickly. Usually I have to come back time after time to get myself to become interested in finishing a book. This one caught my attention and kept it all the way to the end. I picked up three books from the library after finishing it. I had my usual difficulties getting into all of them. I ended up starting The Secret of Inner Strength again. I'm returning the three library books unfinished today. I have great respect for Chuck Norris. Truly an American hero.
 He Just Keeps on Ticking - or Kicking! February 22, 2009
Kevin Brett (Stafford, VA)
In my book, Chuck Norris is literally on a par with John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. He is the real McCoy. He trains hard, walks the walk and teaches rest of us how we might go about finding our inner strength.
Chuck shows us in his book how incredible discipline, determination and hard work really can pay off. He comes across very American, very genuine and very inspiring in this autobiographical, inspiration. Chuck Norris's toughness is not so much on the exterior through tough actions, but on the interior through the steely resolve of his character and drive.
What separates Chuck Norris from the rest of the world is his amazing drive and committment to excellence. He personifies martial arts. There's only so much you can say - the example of his life says the rest!
Kevin Brett
CEO, Kevin Brett Studios, Inc.
Author: The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life
The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life!
A Shy Man With Inner Strength of Iron June 26, 2005
Kondor
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have seen Chuck Norris interviewed on several TV shows and he comes across as a very soft spoken shy man, yet you can tell he has a very powerful inner strength. In his career he has helped countless young people who doubted themselves to pick themselves up from despair and a feeling of uselessness and to believe in themselves and to do something great with their lives. He cares for his fellow man and has given of himself when he didn't have to. This book allows you to see inside his heart and to see and feel the struggles he has gone through and conquered. Chuck Norris is a Winner and so is this book. It is definitely a must read. Someone should do a movie on his life! He started at the bottom (he failed his first black belt test) and came out on top.
I came away with More Respect for the man... August 4, 2004
B. Lynch (USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I like action movies, and TV. Chuck Norris is reliable and delivers in his films. But this book reveals a depth of character that seems to be depressiongly rare in the entertainment business.
In the end, Mr. Norris is an optimist.
He thinks that things will eventually work out OK.
He thinks that people can overcome adversity.
H thinks that people can succeed if they really apply thmeselves.
But he notes that success is rarely easy. Persistence and attitude are everything, and that strong character is essential. What are the elements of a strong character? According to Chuck Norris, they include the same qualities that The Boy Scouts and other institutions which claim to build character stress: Honesty, bravery, humility, humor, loyalty, commitment to truth, learning, duty, assissting others, etc.
If this book has a cental falw, it is the long (and often tedious) sections detailing some of Mr. Norris' films. But woven in wiht the narratives are some excellent insights into the value of strong character.
In the value free world of entertainment and media, Chuck Norris is not afraid or ashamed to state that "right" and "wrong" are valid and applicable concepts. He gives several concreate examples to express his life philosophy and the validity thereof. Being didactic and judgemental are often frowned upon in media, entertainment, and publishing. But Norris makes a case 9with anecdotes and examples) that sound judgements premised or rooted upon well-formed values, are a positive thing.
In the end, a portrait emerges of a man shaped by his values, not his past. And Chuck Norris had a very hard start in life. But he decided that he would not fall into despair; instead, he would rise above expectations, and succeed.
I can recommend this book for many reasons. THe two main reasons I do so are that it dispels the cyncial belief that honesty and good values are no longer worth anything. And in the end, Chuck Norris' life story serves as an inspirational motivator; to go out and make something of oneself.
This is a very positive book, and one I highly recommend.
A "Not-So-Common" Common Man's Journey! August 30, 2003
C. J. Hardman (San Diego, CA USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Martial arts and film buffs will enjoy this book, which is a straightforward autobiography (written with the assistance of Joe Hyams). Be forwarned that this book was published in 1988 (at least my hardcover version), so the filmography doesn't cover his more recent works. Norris describes his experiences from childhood, to the time spent in the armed forces, where he originally took up the matrial art of Tang Soo Do under Jae-chul Shin (who today runs the World Tang Soo Do Association). This volume describes Norris's tournament days, including quite a bit about his competition experiences. There is also information about his family life, his entry into film making during his time as a karate (Tang Soo Do) instructor, and his experiences as a self-made actor in Hollywood. Throughout, he is honest as he describes his triumphs and mistakes. Chuck Norris is the quintessential all-American guy who worked his tail off, took a big gamble, and came out on top. This book describes his journey from average joe, to martial arts instructor, to professional film star. This book includes two sections of photographs which show Norris from childhood, with family, in the services, in karate competition, and during the filming of his movies.
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