The White Priest: Volume 1

by Olaf Simon

This is the first volume in the Adventure Series. The author has written the series in such a way that they do not need to be read consecutively to be enjoyed as each volume is a story unto itself.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0968350429
• ISBN13: 9780968350423
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Golden Bell Publishing House
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The White Priest

I have long been interested in reading about the Shaolin. The White Priest and it's author captured my imagination and held my interest completely. It gave me a glimpse into life in a Buddist Monastery,the training,dedication and hard work.The characters of the White Priest and Takuan came to life for me as their friendship grew. This is a story I could read over and over again. I would have no problem in recommending it to anyone no matter what their interest,and I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

Only the beginning...

I have always enjoyed stories of the Shaolin temples and their history and this book is top of my list. It describes in great detail the daily activities of the monks, their training, ideals, relationships and of the painstaking efforts they made to protect their simple way of life from the corrupt armies of the time. I really enjoyed the friendship that develops between the White Priest and Takuan and the depth of description the author uses to make me feel as if I know them both. Even more exciting is that I learned that this book is part of a series where the friendship continues. If you like this type of history get it, you won't be disappointed.