Synopsis
The definitive account of Bruce Lee's extraordinary life and enduring legacy
In Bruce Lee – Fighting Spirit, Bruce Thomas offers a comprehensive look at the life, death, and fighting philosophy of the martial arts legend. Despite facing racial prejudice in America, Lee became the highest-paid movie star of his time through his Hong Kong films. His controversial death at the age of 32 has only added to his James Dean-like appeal.
Thomas delves into Lee's development of jeet kune do, the fighting style that made him the greatest martial artist of the modern era. This updated edition reassesses Lee's skills and examines the lasting impact of his legacy on action films and martial arts. As an icon, Bruce Lee's popularity continues to grow, and this book is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary man whose achievements remain unsurpassed.
‘An endlessly stimulating account of Lee's life and times’ – Loaded
‘This belting read pulls off the nifty trick of making the kung fu legend's spiritual and combat ideas accessible’ – Maxim
Details
23 February 2012
9780283070815Reviews
Written and researched with devotion and thought-provoking passion, the book truly gets under the skin of this iconic figure.
This belting read pulls off the nifty trick of making the kung fu legend's spiritual and combat ideas accessible.
An essential for martial arts fans and a compelling read even for the uninitiated.
By far the best, most honest, and most comprehensive book on Bruce Lee's life ever written
