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Bernstein weaves together his knowledge and experience in the ethos of bushido and martial arts with little known facts about new york city landmarks to produce a delightful and interesting story about the rites of passage of his young orphaned protagonist alan

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It does not show the main character fighting crime after he learns martial arts but how he battles with his own life

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The details about first days at martial arts school and about littleknown areas of new york really show the authors deep knowledge of both martial arts and new york city

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It was serious and sad at times but the author tied up all the loose ends in this book

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Everyone has a purpose and should be doing whatever they can to work on a goal or improve the lives of others even when their own circumstances seem hopeless

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Since this is how we grow into the best people we can be this story would be a good source of hope for teens facing similar issues as alan

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Alan’s parents died in a car crash and to add to the pain the home is also where two bullies named frankie and jack live

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In most books i’ve read the main character is lucky always able to get what he wants but in you gotta have heart alan has to work for it