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1. 1. American Shaolin

   Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China

   

   The book is a captivating memoir of a young American's experience in China where he spends two years studying at the Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of kung fu. The narrative follows his journey as he immerses himself in Chinese culture, learns Mandarin, and trains with the monks, becoming the first American to be accepted as a disciple. The author's transformation, both physically and spiritually, is depicted in a humorous and insightful manner, providing a unique perspective on Eastern philosophy and martial arts.

   The 6590th Greatest Book of All Time

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