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Title: A Great read about China
Review: I truly believe travel narratives are the best ways to learn about a country outside of visiting them. Iron and Silk is one of those great books that give you the feel for China and the Chinese people. I read this book before my trip to China in the summer of 1998. Though the book is dated a bit, it is a must read before any trip to China or for any armchair traveller. I loved the way Salzman combined martial arts, calligraphy, tai chi with his other observations about China. My only problem with the book is that Salzman comes off a little to perfect...he always succeeds in this or masters that.....just a little to self serving. But that is just a little criticism of an otherwise great read about China.
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