TAMING THE TIGER

Paul Michael's masterful narration of three-time Kung-Fu World Champion Tony Anthony’s memoir is like listening to a fast-paced thriller with martial arts sound effects. Michael’s rendering of Anthony's abusive upbringing is chilling, as the child is beaten and made to stand for hours in the icy river waters of China to train him as a warrior. Michael’s portrayal of Anthony's grandfather's tutelage in the art of kung fu is characterized with subtle accents, and he captures the personality of the killer-bodyguard that Anthony eventually becomes. As Michael narrates, nothing is held back or sanitized. His compelling delivery will hold listeners to the memoir’s final message, a discussion of what it means to be "born again," and saved by God's grace. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/ SEP 07]