Taming The Tiger From The Depths Of Hell To The Heights Of Glory - Softcover

Anthony, Tony; Little, Angela

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9781860244810: Taming The Tiger From The Depths Of Hell To The Heights Of Glory

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ISBN 10: 1860244815 ISBN 13: 9781860244810

Publisher: Authentic Media, 2004

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This fast-paced, compelling, and chilling account is the deeply moving story of a three-time 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 is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure. Eventually incarcerated 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. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.

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About the Author:

Tony Anthony lives in Leigh-on-Sea, England, with his wife Sara and two young sons. He is founding director of Avanti, a Christian organization formed to support the church in evangelistic endeavors. Angela Little is a freelance writer and former Editor of Premier Magazine.

From AudioFile:

Paul Michael's masterful narration of three-time Kung-Fu World Champion Tony Anthony's memoir is like listening to a fast-paced thriller with martial arts sound effects. Michael's rendering of Anthony's abusive upbringing is chilling, as the child is beaten and made to stand for hours in the icy river waters of China to train him as a warrior. Michael's portrayal of Anthony's grandfather's tutelage in the art of kung fu is characterized with subtle accents, and he captures the personality of the killer-bodyguard that Anthony eventually becomes. As Michael narrates, nothing is held back or sanitized. His compelling delivery will hold listeners to the memoir's final message, a discussion of what it means to be "born again," and saved by God's grace. G.D.W. � AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright � AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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