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Title: Thick Face, Black Heart : The Warrior Philosphy For Conquering The Challenges OF Business And Life by Chin-Ning Chu ISBN: 0-446-67020-0 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (41 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Generally correct, but said better elsewhere.
Comment: I was highly disappointed by this book, particularly given the glowing reviews seen here. The "two star" rating is deserved only because the basic message of the book is correct: detachment and ruthless adherence to reality (not wishful thinking) is a valuable life philosophy.
The problem is that all the ideas here are better read elsewhere, in far less space and thus far more efficiently. Indeed, I am convinced that the important message of this book can be gleaned (and then some) in the first 40 or so pages of Robert Ringer's classic, Winning Through Intimidation (despite its cheesy cover art and misleading title). Perhaps not surprisingly, Chin-Ning Chu herself cites Ringer's book.
Further, Ringer's book is highly entertaining. This book, by contrast, is full of drivel and self-important but irrelevant chit-chat from the author. In sum, the ideas are old--which is ok--but the style silly, and the time to completion too long. Do yourself a favor, and read Ringer instead.
Rating: 5
Summary: You Need No Other Book!
Comment: Rarely does a book come along that gets labled "companion", but Thick Face Black Heart is just that. Like Gracian's "The Art of Wordly Wisdon", this book is a companion for life. To be read and re-read.
I searched and read for a long time differing books on succeeding in life. I bought this book based on a comment from a reviewer inside which said, "If I had to carry only two books on a runway it would be Sun Tzu's Art of War and Thick Face Black Heart."
Being a huge long time fan of SunTzu, I figured I had to give this book a chance. It was one of the best decisions I have made.
The clarity into how life works whether you like it or not is worth the cost alone. Too many people (myself included) have a hard time believing that the world (and life) itself is a battlefield. This illumination will not depress you - in fact it will rejuvinate you.
My copy is dog-eared to no end. I read it through at least twice a year and keep it by my bed (whether at home or on the road).
This is not money wasted.
The best compliment I can give about this book? After having read Thick Face Black Heart the first time, I threw all other self-help books I owned (Tony Robbins included)in the trash. I haven't missed them since.
Rating: 4
Summary: Getting Ripped Off and Liking it
Comment: Chin-Ning Chu hits it hard with this book. She shows the concept of depeption hidden behind a smile. She attempts to teach us that we can do this as well.
Although it may not be the thing for Americans to do to succeed in business, it may be good to know how our counterparts approach life. Where the Asian approach is one of strategy, American or western thinking is more intuitive.
It is a good introduction to eastern philosophy and doing things on a day to day basis.
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Title: Do Less, Achieve More: Discover the Hidden Powers Giving In by Chin-Ning Chu ISBN: 0060988754 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 15 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: ASIAN MIND GAME by Chin-ning Chu ISBN: 0892563524 Publisher: Scribner Pub. Date: 30 January, 1991 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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Title: Working Woman's Art of War: Winning Without Confrontation by Chin-Ning Chu ISBN: 0929638298 Publisher: AMC Publishing Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Winning Through Intimidation by ROBERT J. RINGER ISBN: 0449207862 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 November, 1984 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Looking Out for #1 by Robert J. Ringer ISBN: 0449210103 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 September, 1985 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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