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PBS' popular Tai Chi master applies ancient Chinese wisdom to our modern lives: to change the world, start by changing yourself. Start by making yourself healthy and strong and work to make our planet and our people healthy, for the good of all.
About the author
Yun Rou has been called the "Zen Gabriel Garcia-Marquez" for his works of magical realism, many set in China. Born Arthur Rosenfeld in New York City, he received his academic background at Yale University, Cornell University, and the University of California and was officially ordained a Taoist monk in Guangzhou, PRC. His award-winning non-fiction works on Taoism bridge science, spirituality, and philosophy, while his novels have been optioned for film in both Hollywood and Asia. Yun Rou lives in the American Southwest and travels frequently and extensively in the Far East.
Summary
PBS' popular Tai Chi master applies ancient Chinese wisdom to our modern lives: to change the world, start by changing yourself. Start by making yourself healthy and strong and work to make our planet and our people healthy, for the good of all.
Foreword
Mad Monk Manifesto addresses timely and controversial subjects of passionate interest to active and engaged groups of people. During the publication process, the author will create a “living document” website and blog to encourage people to participate in the manifesto. The author’s high-end publicist will target environmental conservation groups, educators, and working mother groups with offers of review copies, author speaking, tai chi demonstrations, corporate and organizational programs, and more. Sample targets with direct contacts include: ! PETA/Greenpeace ! World Wildlife Fund/Nature Conservancy/National Audubon Society ! NASA (admin) ! Vegetarian Times Magazine/VegNews Magazine ! National Review ! AARP ! Wellness centers ! Large sports and wellness retailer - Lululemon/Patagonia ! Patagonia ! American Jewish Congress ! Jewish National Fund ! Huffington Post ! CNN/MSNBC/Fox ! NPR ! Shanken Publications/American Media/Rolling Stone/Wired/Yoga Journal
