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 martial arts, alive in a superbly crafted action adventure.

I eagerly turned each page to observe how the adventure would unfold, while at the same time was glad the book was fairly long because I did so not need the story to get rid of. Powell's interpretation of the legendary characters weaves fact and fiction together in a manner that is easy to believe the entire story is actually true and not simply a novel. It truly is a remarkable tale of the mythical origins of the martial art known to many as kung fu.

I shared the book with among my top students and he told me he couldn't put it down and enjoyed the book immensely. He particularly enjoyed the philosophy and lessons found within the story. The primary character is really a teacher after all, 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.

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 will also read this book and connect with the genuine characters and be captivated through the entire entire tale.

I'd like to share [1] here the endorsement I provided for the novel:

Goran Powell brings the legend of Da Mo and the Shaolin Temple alive in this sweeping epic tale that's exceptionally well-paced and engaging to the end. "AN ABRUPT Dawn" can be an adventurous story that blends history, myth, and legend into a remarkable and enjoyable tale that's seamlessly woven into a fascinating and moving book. As a martial artist and someone who's studied Asian ways for over twenty years, I found "A Sudden 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 these 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 probably the most enjoyable books I've read in quite a while.

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