The narrative follows Tony Anthony, a three-time World Kung Fu Champion, who embodies confidence and strength at the height of his martial arts career. His expertise leads him into the elite world of close protection security, where he travels internationally to safeguard some of the most influential figures. The book delves into his thrilling experiences and the unique challenges he faces while navigating the realms of power and privilege.
My Eight-Year Spiritual Journey with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Beginning in a state of despair after returning from Vietnam, the author embarks on an eight-year transformative journey following a life-altering encounter with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. This spiritual leader inspires him to pursue a vision of a better life through Transcendental Meditation. The narrative unfolds across diverse locations, including an ashram, Switzerland, and India, exploring themes of resilience, spirituality, and personal enlightenment. The tale is both captivating and profound, illustrating the possibility of profound change and joy.
Tony Anthony ist vier Jahre alt, als er gewaltsam entführt und von seinem chinesischen Großvater unter unvorstellbaren Strapazen zum erfolgreichen Shaolin-Kämpfer ausgebildet wird. Als Meister des Kung-Fu erkämpft er einen dreifachen Weltmeister-Titel. Seine Unbezwingbarkeit ebnet ihm den Weg zu einer Karriere als Bodyguard in höchsten Prominentenkreisen. Doch dann verwandelt ein tragischer Schicksals-Schlag den disziplinierten Beschützer in einen brutalen Kriminellen, und er landet schließlich im finsteren Zentral-Gefängnis von Nikosia (Zypern). Aber gerade hier, wo alle Hoffnung verloren scheint, lernt Tony jemanden kennen, der aus dem ungezähmten Tiger einen Mann voller Erbarmen macht.
This fast-paced, compelling and chilling account, is the deeply moving story of a three-times Kung Fu World Champion. With fascinating insight into the traditions of China's martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-year old child into a hardened, professional killer. From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world's most powerful people. Following personal tragedy, Tony's extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure. Eventually incarcerated in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom. Through the visits of a stranger, his is introduced to the reality and life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Though the prison walls fold him, he finds himself a free man. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.