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Riveting… Very highly recommended! Lawrence A. Kane
Remarkable, it’s that good! Kris Wilder
Goran Powell has a marvelous way of capturing the tone of Asian storytelling Loren W Christensen
Covers the relationship between student and Sensei beautifully Nick Hughes
An exciting next-step in the evolution of how karate’s history is told Mike Clarke
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A typhoon brings the renowned karate master Chojun Miyagi into the life of young Kenichi Ota, who must prove himself before he can enter the master’s inner circle. As once-peaceful Okinawa prepares for war, master and student venture to China in search of the deepest meaning of karate.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the tides of war turn against Japan and an American invasion fleet approaches Okinawa. Kenichi is conscripted as a runner for the Japanese general staff and finds himself in the epicenter of the Battle of Okinawa. In the aftermath, he must fight again to rebuild the shattered hopes of his people and to preserve his master’s art of karate.
AWARDS
Shortlisted: Eric Hoffer Grand Award 2013 Silver: Historical Fiction, Benjamin Franklin, 2013 Bronze: eLit Awards 2013 Finalist: Book of the Year, ForeWord Magazine 2013 Finalist: International Book Award 2013
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