Editing AN ABRUPT Dawn by Goran Powell

I had the opportunity to read a sophisticated copy of "AN ABRUPT Dawn," the fighting techinques novel by Goran Powell, and I came across it to be an exceedingly enjoyable read. It's an epic historical novel that brings the legend of Da Mo, the Buddhist monk that brought Buddhism to China and established the Shaolin Temple as the birthplace of Zen and the fighting techinques, to life in a beautifully crafted action adventure.<br /><br />I eagerly turned each page to see how the experience would unfold, while at the same time was glad the book was fairly long because I did so not want the story to end. Powell's interpretation of the legendary characters weaves fact and fiction together in a manner that is easy to trust the entire story is really true and not just a novel. It truly is a remarkable tale of the mythical origins of the style recognized to many as kung fu.<br /><br />I shared the book with one of my top students and he explained he couldn't put it down and enjoyed the book immensely. He particularly enjoyed the philosophy and lessons found within the story. The main character is really a teacher in the end, and the lessons he teaches those within the pages of the book are equally applicable in our modern times. I personally really enjoyed those parts of the book as well.<br /><br />I don't know any martial artist that wouldn't love this particular adventure, and I'm sure many who don't practice the arts, but like good historical action novels may also read this book and connect to the genuine characters and be captivated through the entire entire tale.<br /><br />I'd like to share here the endorsement I provided for the novel:<br /><br />Goran Powell brings the legend of Da Mo and the Shaolin Temple to life in this sweeping epic tale that's exceptionally well-paced and engaging to the end. "A Sudden Dawn" can be an adventurous story that blends history, myth, and legend right into a remarkable and enjoyable tale that is seamlessly woven right into a fascinating and moving book. As a martial artist and someone who's studied Asian ways for over 20 years, I found "AN ABRUPT Dawn" to have the ideal mix of martial arts action, history, romance, and philosophy to activate and entertain throughout the entire text. It is just a gripping story that I didn't desire to finish. Powell's interpretation of the legendary characters draws you in to the story from the initial page and goes along for an unbelievable adventure spanning the Asian continent. It's just about the most enjoyable books I've read in quite a while.<br /><br />Alain Burrese, J.D. is a performance and personal development expert who teaches how to live, take action, and get things done through the Warrior's Edge. Alain combines his military, style, and Asian experiences with his business, law, and conflict resolution education into a powerful approach to life with balance, honor, and integrity. He teaches how to utilize the Warrior's Edge to Take Action and Achieve Remarkable Results. Alain may be the author of Hard-Won Wisdom From The School Of Hard Knocks, the DVDs Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking series, and numerous articles and reviews. It is possible to read more articles and reviews and see clips of his DVDs together with a lot more at http://www.burrese.com and http://www.aikiproductions.com