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Autumn Lightning

The Education of an American Samurai

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Autumn Lightning

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. Biographies & Memoirs Combat Sports & Self-Defense Eastern Philosophy Samurai Sports Sports History Martial Arts Imperial Japan China
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This is an excellent book about the art and philosophy of the martial arts.
I highly recommend this book to those who practice martial arts and those interested in a part of Japan’s history.
I was sorry when the book came to an end.
Brian Nishii, as usual, is a pleasure to listen to.
My thanks to all involved, JK.

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Relaxing, easy listen. Well written, well narrated. interesting mix of personal story and history. Very good.

Easy listening.

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As a long term practitioner of budo, I found much in this book. The story, the history, and the feeling. Banpen Fugyo! (Be unshaken, no matter what. )

Inspirational

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This is another great book by Dave Lowry. If you are a martial artist you need to listen to this book.

Great book

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Loved every minute of this journey. Wonderfully told and performed. A real hidden gem. I’ll listen to this over and over.

Fantastic listen

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