I had seen this title around for years & avoided buying it because it looked a bit too "touchy-feely". I also assumed that it contained the redundant, & often abstract, philosophy found in many books & articles on Aikido these days. I am so glad that I gave it a chance, beacause this is truly one of the great martial arts books of our time.

Terry Dobson's stories and statements are interesting, insightful, intelligent, amusing, and MEANINGFUL. The book conveys some sophisticated ideas in autobigographical stories that the reader immediately relates to. Then it reminds us that some of the best & most insightful ideas are really the simplest. The philosophical quotes from the founder of Aikido that begin each chapter are amazingly appropriate given the very "down to earth" nature of the stories, and the fact that most of the book was assembled by an editor who combined Dobson's stories after his death - ie. they were probably not designed to fit nicely under a particular quote.

The text combines with the great photos to create an incredible reading experience. Anyone interested getting more out of the martial arts than physical technique should read this book.

The book is about life, truth, and the contradictions in both. All this & you can probably read it in about an hour !

This book does a wonderful job of capturing the comprehensive impact that the practice of Aikido can have on your whole life. The black and white photography seems to twirl off the page with breath taking beauty.

It is amazing how brilliantly the photographs have been matched with the stories. The photographs are mesmerizing, the stories compelling. This would be a wonderful addition to any library.

I simply cannot say enough about this book. Dobson, and Miller make the first step into the world of Aikido an easy one. Since reading this book and practicing its teachings, I've been able to find peace not only within' myself, but with others as well. The authors gave me this gift which will accompany me through the rest of my life. My most sincere thanks to Dobson and Miller.

This book is on of the best books on aikido I have ever read. I would recommend it to everyone who is or isnt involved in the martial arts... It will change your attitude and your outlook.

At first glance, one might think the authors are advocating a gangster-kill-'em-all approach to living. This is not true and will quickly become clear as one reads this excellent book a little further. Although "giving in to get your way" sounds a little too cunning a title for my liking, it is nevertheless, one of the better books on life-transformation techniques with respect to the martial arts I have seen. Numerous examples of putting the Aikido "way" to good use in your day-to-day activities abound in the book together with the principles underlying the need for such "tactics." This is one book whose principles, when put into practice, will definitely make you a much better person to talk to, if nothing else! Believe me, I know :))