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    <body><![CDATA[When Jackie Chan was 8 his parents sold him to the chinese opera where they beat the shit out of him and he learned to do backflips. And he met Sammo Hung who ate all his food. Then later he made kung fu films while fighting triads and also he fought al his producers and established his own characte...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3304033">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Hehe, laugh if you'd like, but Jackie has been one of my idols since I was a kid! Reading this book gave not only insight to his personal history, but also insight into the beauty of endurance and ambition. I'd not only revisit this book to be reminded of how sweetly I used to think of him as a chil...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76437124">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was surprisingly totally awesome.  I mean, I think we can agree that Jackie Chan is totally awesome.  But I was expecting this autobiography to be kind of equivalent to a David Hasselhoffesq experience (lots of imdb info and very little self reflection).  However, Chan delves into his chil...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/56346950">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book which tells the life of Jakie Chan, one of my favourite actors, who in my opinion doesn`t get enough recognition for his work. This book tells of his life in the Peking Opera school, all the way up along to when he became a stuntman &amp; finally a leading actor. An enjoyable read, especially ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63016176">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A memoir as funny as Jackie Chan himself. It is a very candid look at was a hard, unorthodox childhood and a rocky start to what has become a great career. Jackie wasn't afraid to tell us his mistakes and the lucky events that got him to where he is now. Entertaining read.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Awesomeness.<br/><br/>I found the parts about his childhood training to be the most interesting.  I can't even imagine that much work and that much dedication and that many beatings at such a young age.  It sounded like a complete nightmare to me, and that he can appreciate what he learned and hav...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/15741718">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Chan's blatant arrogance and matchismo had me disappointed. He can fight, but Chan is far from being a martial artist-type kindred spirit.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[His life was so interesting. I look up to him even more now. Could not put this down!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Of course I would love this. After all, he was much of my inspiration when I was pursuing stunt work. I wanted to know what his path was. His childhood and life experiences will evoke much emotion and inspire.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[a fun and interesting read for anyone interested in Jackie Chan.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[His youth was amazing and his life is amazing!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[You may be pleasantly surprised by this book.  At first glance you say to yourself, &quot;Who would write a book about Jackie Chan?&quot;, well...Jackie Chan would!!  It is a funny book that is fun to read.  It also gives some interesting insights on how Jackie Chan was raised in the China Drama Aca...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/15120731">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I love Jackie Chan and his life is just as interesting as his movies. Here he recalled his extensive childhood training that makes him the agile performer that he is, plus how he charted his rise as one of the top action star in the world. Was not an easy ride that's filled with some heart breaks, b...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/16035883">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[WOW WOW WOW!  He went through so much in his life.  We have no idea what it is like growing up in another country!  He is an amazing person!  I had to see all of his movies that I could get my hands on after I read this.  He has my total respect! Highly recommended!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a good autobiographical book... I know, it's Jackie Chan and it's not exactly a masterpiece, but he has led a very interesting life before he became a movie star. It's very interesting, especially with how he gradually becomes more and more famous]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[As an actor, it fascinates me to learn about the training methods others have endured to become who they are.  Jackie Chan has paid his dues and this book made me appreciate his artistry even more.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[this guy is all kick ass in in his personal draive to sucede in all that he does. his lesson to me is do not let grass grow under your feet<br/>Terris]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Since his first role in 1962 at the age of 8, Jackie Chan has appeared in more than 70 movies. For more than 20 years, he has been the biggest star in Asia, but in the West he remained a secret, his movies passed around on tape and his fame growing by word of mouth alone. In the '90s, with the success of crossover movies like <em>Rush Hour</em> and the support of a new generation of filmmakers who grew up watching Jackie Chan videotapes, his star finally rose in the West. But where did he come from, and how did he achieve so much?<p>  His autobiography, <em>I Am Jackie Chan</em>, answers those questions in an engaging, almost novelistic style. When his father moves to Australia to take up a new job, the young Jackie is placed in Hong Kong's China Drama Academy under the tutelage of Master Yu Jim-yuen. For the next 10 years he is trained in martial arts, dance, acrobatics, singing, and comedy, while suffering extraordinary hardships, including regular beatings and near-starvation. Yet he can look back on this period of his life with considerable affection, not least because it taught him the skills, and provided him with the network of friends, that would sustain his film career for decades. Chan has always earned the respect of his fans by committing himself wholeheartedly to creating the most death-defying stunts possible. His achievements seem even more remarkable when set against the struggles described in this book. In the Drama School, as a young stuntman, in his first troubled attempts to make movies in America--Chan's personality shines through, and <em>I Am Jackie Chan</em> can only enhance his reputation as one of the most likable and admirable movie stars in the world. The book also includes Jackie's comments on all of his movies, lists of his favorite stunts and fights, and an astonishing catalog of all his major injuries. Can you imagine what it must feel like to dislocate your cheekbone? <em>--Simon Leake</em> </p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very real and much like what we saw in China during our trip.  Jackie seems very honest, and is good at reveiwing his own movies.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action]]>
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    <![CDATA[Since his first role in 1962 at the age of 8, Jackie Chan has appeared in more than 70 movies. For more than 20 years, he has been the biggest star in Asia, but in the West he remained a secret, his movies passed around on tape and his fame growing by word of mouth alone. In the '90s, with the success of crossover movies like <em>Rush Hour</em> and the support of a new generation of filmmakers who grew up watching Jackie Chan videotapes, his star finally rose in the West. But where did he come from, and how did he achieve so much?<p>  His autobiography, <em>I Am Jackie Chan</em>, answers those questions in an engaging, almost novelistic style. When his father moves to Australia to take up a new job, the young Jackie is placed in Hong Kong's China Drama Academy under the tutelage of Master Yu Jim-yuen. For the next 10 years he is trained in martial arts, dance, acrobatics, singing, and comedy, while suffering extraordinary hardships, including regular beatings and near-starvation. Yet he can look back on this period of his life with considerable affection, not least because it taught him the skills, and provided him with the network of friends, that would sustain his film career for decades. Chan has always earned the respect of his fans by committing himself wholeheartedly to creating the most death-defying stunts possible. His achievements seem even more remarkable when set against the struggles described in this book. In the Drama School, as a young stuntman, in his first troubled attempts to make movies in America--Chan's personality shines through, and <em>I Am Jackie Chan</em> can only enhance his reputation as one of the most likable and admirable movie stars in the world. The book also includes Jackie's comments on all of his movies, lists of his favorite stunts and fights, and an astonishing catalog of all his major injuries. Can you imagine what it must feel like to dislocate your cheekbone? <em>--Simon Leake</em> </p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[The most interesting parts of this book were the chapters on his childhood and the training he endured.<br/>]]></body>
    
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