Paper Wraps Rock

By Thomas B. Shea

Karate Master and Professor Thomas B. Shea, Ph.D. shares his insights and observations that show how the martial arts training can improve your health, school, career advancement and personal... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0741424967
• ISBN13: 9780741424969
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (PA)
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book

Excellent book, filled with eclectic insights and random anecdotes. Having trained with Sensei Shea, I especially appreciated his stories about our mutual Sensei.

An insightful book for anyone - not just the marial artist

This book is a great coffee table book as well as an insighful Karate text. One can read it through or simply read a few pages at a time. Each insight is contained withing a few pages. This also makes this a wonderful "thought of the day" type of book. I would also recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about Karate (or other Martial Art Form) but has not yet stepped foot in a dojo. Kaizen !

A Reflection

Sensei Tom Shea has recorded a glimpse into the soft side of karate with Paper Wraps Rock. As a student of his, seeing some of the insights that have been shared within the dojo delights me to no end. To then be offered up additional anecdotes that have been equally beneficial to my training as well as mind. I have yet to understand the depth of Sensei's knowledge until completion of this book. Sensei Shea shows a deep understanding of the alternate, yet equally important, side of karate that is less obvious than the fighting prowess. His reflection of events and knack for engaging the reader in the occurrences of his life has addressed a predominantly over looked portion of the martial arts in beginners: the soft side. It is a great companion for any karate student seeking a path towards understanding. Sensei Shea does not stop with lessons for only those who have experienced training but translates his experiences into support for any reader who seeks philosophical outlooks to improve his or her life style. The author has compiled a wonderful collection of anecdotes and lessons that can be applied to all ages and experiences. The only pre-requisite for buying Paper Wraps Rock is a willingness to reflect on what is offered from Sensei Tom Shea.

The Piercing Eye of Insight

Seldom, if ever, do I review a book. Partly because such views are highly subjective, and partly, because as a published author myself, I understand the impact such reviews can have. Paper Wraps Rock however is an exception to this rule. For this unasuming volume stands out like a lighthouse on a stormy night. It's contents will guide the reader to private thoughts and inner feelings that they perhaps never experienced before their reading of this book. Simply, but well, written, with an eye to openess and honesty, the author has captured and transmitted the essence of walking the middle path of budo. The three chapters are full of stories that will amuse and educate those who read it. I liked the book so much, I ordered a copy for each of my students for Christmas! Mike Clarke Kyoshi 7th dan Okinawa Goju-ryu [Jundokan]