The Book of Five Rings Audiobook

" Considered the classic treatise on samurai swordsmanship, this book does offer one a glimpse at the philosophy behind the use of the katana, which is rare, but it sadly lacks a manner by which to fully understand and visualize what Musashi is trying to explain to the reader. Certain words of wisdom can be easily understood, and applied to the modern battlefield and life in general, but much of what he says is too abstract to truly grasp in terms of application. "

" Practial guide to doing things properly. "

" I should try to reread it I guess, I just don't get it "

" Treat the sword language as a metaphor for debate, and this thing reveals a whole new dimension to the reader. "

" Best book ever! My martial arts teacher recommended this to me because it not only teaches young samurai how to efficiently defeat an opponent; and gives important life skills for how to be successful in life. "

" A good book for strategy, but the principles can be applied in other areas besides warfare. Take some time and read this one, it can teach you some good lessons. "

" Miyamoto Musashi is amazing. Ultimate Samurai, Insightful Writer, Amazing Artist. A True Japanese Renaissance Man. "

" This is a book written by an accomplished samurai duelist. While it seems to be touted as a life philosophy book, I found it to be more of a fighting manual than anything else. There is no doubt that Miyamoto Musashi was a great warrior, but he's a second rate philosopher at best. "

" If you like The Art of War, you will love this book. "

" One of my favorites, bad ass, he was. "

" Interesting, slightly confusing. Lots of "you have to study this well", does feel like there's more to discover. I heard people praising it over The Art of War, probably that one had a better editor, while I haven't made up my mind either way. "

" I read this to do research on military strategy. The book was interesting from that respect and from a historical one, but even then a lot of what the book said seemed pretty obvious to me. It was worth reading for research, though, since I got some important tidbits from it. "

" you need to be into samurais and japanese culture to understand it. But there is a reason why it is a classic. "

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

" good book. The kind you keep reading over and over again. "

" 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. "

" Reread this book pretty much every summer. "

" One of my favorite books of all time, and applicable to a lot of life but primarily a boom about personal combat, and preferably physical. "

" Miyamoto Musashi was the most famous swordsman in Japanese history, given the name kensei, sword saint. This is his book of strategy that he wrote living in a cave as an old man. It was a very popular business book in the west in the 80s. You might find it interesting. "

" Read this while I was in the army. I really liked it as it has that Art of War feel as well as teaching you tactical aspects of war and battle. I dig it. Check it out. "

" Japanese Classic. Guide to Ass-Kicking. "

" 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 "

" 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. "