A Book of Five Rings (Abridged): The Classic Text of Principles, Craft, Skill and Samurai Strategy that Changed the American Way of Doing Business Audiobook

" Great book that you have to read many times to grasp the concepts. It is for people who want to practice the principles in the book while mastering there craft. May be boring for someone just reading it for entertainment purposes only but nonetheless it's my favorite book that actually made a huge difference in my life "

" I thought (actually expected) that it was a book telling about group strategy but it was full of repetitive arrogant boasts. "

" I consider this to be essential reading. For everyone. In business, the tactical concepts are easily translated. In personal life, it helps to understand and deal with conflict situations. Combined with The Art of War by Sun Tzu and The Unfettered Mind by Takuan Soho, this is part of a set that I frequently give to people. "

" The audio book bored me by the second disc. I think it might be more interesting to anyone heavily into self-defense or some warrior code. In all fairness I probably should have left this one on the bookshelf. "

" Wisdom that applies to everything in life, and a quest for beauty and perfection that mostly gets overlooked in favour of the more fiery martial lore. "

" Still reading, but so far so good. "

" I don't know how I managed to escape reading this so far. It was big during the Japanese management fad phase. Jim quoted it in Poachers. The aspect that sticks in my mind is the emphasis on careful consideration/study/practice "

" very philosophical but the sword tactics are not so applicable today. "

" Did not find anything real profound in this book. However I am open to the option of a second read, as it is not long and many years have passed since the first read. "

" the best example of unconventional thinking that i've ever seen. "

" Amazing life lessons. Written to be read multiple times. "

" This book is generally discarded by most readers as only readable if you are becoming a swordsman or warrior, but it actually is full of valuable life lessons from a legendary man...I recommend it...blessings "

" Musashi- known as the sword saint of japan and for good reason, this is a must for anyone follow the way of the Sword and for martial Artist in general,his insights are more than just the way of the sword and any artist would benefit from reading this. "

" This book is similar to Sun Tzu's Art of War. However, this ancient strategy guide to battle is meant primarily for the swordsman. And yet, despite the specificity to who it is meant for, it is quite more cryptic as to what the strategy actually is. "

" I keep going back to this book. It is about kendo only as kendo is about life. "

" I don't know who put that subtitle there. This is not a guide to strategy. It's a guide to living. "

" This was a good book. However, it isn't one that is meant to be simply read and put away. This is one where the author expects the reader to ponder, think and practise the theories in his writings. And expect the discovery to take a lifetime. "

" Miyamoto was the best swords man ever - he is considered a saint. I though it would be interesting to see the world from his eyes. While a lot of the book deals with strategy. However, his concepts of religion and his understanding of what it means to live is very insightful. "

" Like other Oriental classics, this book is short but reveals many layers of meaning on multiple reads. Musashi's instruction in sword skills is readily interpreted as instruction in more general life skills. "

" good book to read if you are into business. gives insight on stratedgy. "

" Essential study for any martial student. "

" It describes the discipline of a samurai. Quite good. I think I understand more if I were to take up Japanese martial arts, that's what I think. "

" I think this will definitely help my fencing, because I'm feeling like I'm stuck at a plateau. I need to think of a fencing bout as life or death to get better, and this advice is right toward that. "

" I read this and found it interesting as it is something I do have an interest in. The problem being is it isn't something I practice so a lot was lost on me. "

" Very good strategy book, still reading it from time to time, "

" Very insightful look into the mind of the samurai warriors! Although, being told "You should study this well" after every single lesson got somewhat annoying.Still a fascinating read. "

" Martial Artist or not, this book will inspire you and impart some ancient wisdom into your life. Miyamoto Musashi was the epitome of legend. Read it for yourself if you haven't already. "

" the best example of unconventional thinking that i've ever seen. "

" Ancient, esoteric? I liked it, but is it useful? hard to say, I got more out of the words and the structure of the book itself, than anything else. "

" If you don't read anything else, read this. "

" Up to the water scroll so far - this is some stilted ass prose and poorly organized paragraphs like woah, but its fun. "

" A great little book about devotion & selflessness, skill, discipline & thoughtfulness. The guy was a Renaissance man long before the Renaissance. "