Unorthodox Strategies for the Everyday Warrior: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Competitor

Author: Ralph D. Sawyer, Mei-Chun Sawyer, Chi Pai Chan Chi Lueh Liu, Ji Liu
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ISBN: 0813328608
Publisher: Westview Press (November, 1996)
Sales Rank: 734,111
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5
Definite keeper, where's my Hardcover?!?!?!?
This book is fantastic. Each chapter is a stategy illustrated by historical examples, followed by authors comments. Sawyer does not ruin the historical accounts with his own take on the interpretation of the event. This is happily so unlike the myriad of crummy interpretations of 'Art of War' and 'Book of 5 Rings' available, polluted by the translators' opinions and biases. This is a testament to Sawyer as a scholar 1st and foremost.

He provides insight and opinions in his comments after the strategies and examples, but lets you draw your own conclusions about the relevence and applicability while you read each short strategy.

I have been able to apply these strategies to real life situations in dealing with individuals and groups. It has helped me in business and personal relationships by drawing parallels between the strategies and applying them figuratively. It has also helped me in a literal sense in mundane theaters like computer gaming as well.

I want this in hardcover!!! I will pay for it!!!

Rating: 4 out of 5
Provides good strategic insight
The book provides an interesting perspective into the many dimensions of strategy. It gives an introduction, a historical example, and discussion of each section. It is up to the flexibility and insight of the reader to make full use of the information provided.

Rating: 5 out of 5
100 enjoyable chapters on unconventional thinking
Concicise and entertaining, short one to two page essays. Each chapter has 1) a forword explaing the strategy, 2) a historical battle examples, 3) and a commentary on how to best apply the strategy. Easy to read, allowing you to enjoy one strategy at time without having to go back over previous chapters. This book reiterates in an entertaining way what B.H. Liddell Hart says in his classic book on military 'Strategy.' I recommened this book to everyone who wishes to view the world from an unconventional point of veiw.

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