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Steal My Art
The Life and Times of
T'ai Chi Master T.T. Liang

Stuart Alve Olson
North Atlantic Books, 2002
6x9, Paperback
ISBN: 1-55643-416-2

This book is a great read about the life of one of the world's greatest T'ai Chi masters. The story takes the reader through Liang's early years in China, his time in Taiwan with Prof. Cheng Man Ching, and his life in America. Many stories are shared, humorous and serious, told by Stuart Alve Olson and Jonathan Russell that clearly illustrate the personality and teachings of this wonderful and incredible man. More than just a biography, this book clearly elucidates how his two leading students were cast into the more traditional Chinese interplay of having to "steal his art," a game of humor, watchfulness, and friendship. Any reader will truly enjoy the stories presented in this book.

Testimonial for Steal My Art

"A refreshing insight into an unusual T'ai Chi Master, I could not put this book down. That gets said all too often, but it was the case. From the very start you are given an insight as to the character of T.T. Liang, a joker with a wicked sense of humour. All too often you are lead to believe that T'ai Chi is very sombre and should be taken with the utmost of seriousness, what a pleasure to read about a Master of a different set of 5 excellences (gambling and drinking among them!) The stories about his life are fascinating. It was a blast of fresh air to hear about his escapades and brushes with the criminal underworld.

"All the anecdotes in the book clearly illustrate the type of man he was and I am saddened that I will never get to see him in person, but this book is the next best thing.

"This book also gives an insight into Cheng Man Ch’ing. And paints a very different picture from what is shown in many other books. He is referred to as the foremost teacher that T.T. Liang had, but he was no saint. It helps to provide a more balanced view and realise that after all we are all human with all the faults that arise as a result.

"As an assistant teacher of T’ai Chi I will definitely refer to this book, if only to mention some of the stories (a T’ai Chi class is for entertainment/enjoyment as well as learning/work). I know I am going to re-read this book many times. I have a copy of T.T. Liang’s book, which I have also read a number of times. These two books will fuel my studies for years to come. GET THIS BOOK!! It is BRILLIANT!"

Oracle Home Reader Review, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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