Pleasantly surprised by the quality, content, and overall readability. Kudos to GSP and Justin Kingsley for producing something that's interesting for people like me who have basically zero background in MMA. The narrative voice is sharp, clear, and original throughout. I enjoyed the conversational feel fostered by the back-and-forth exchanges between his narrative and the comments of his mother, coach, mentor, etc. Part memoir and part personal philosophy and manifesto, this is a fast and interesting read from a driven athlete and champion. GSP's book focuses on what drives him and what allows him to succeed at such a level in MMA, especially focusing on the psychology and the philosophy around all of it. The book gets a slow start and feels almost like a self-help book as GSP introduces his thoughts on survival, fear, and health, but it quickly moves beyond those moments and goes quickly into his journey toward becoming a professional athlete. At its heart, the book is about personal dedication to one's passion and chosen path--and finding that path--and in that way, any reader might benefit from it. Oddly, I enjoyed this book far more than I expected to. I went into it hoping to learn a little about MMA (and I did), but while I was skeptical of the work (based on the beginning), I ended up really appreciating the dedication and belief behind the work and the lifestyle. As someone who's slowly making a move toward putting my own passion above all other concerns/priorities (but for family), I could relate to many of the discussions here, especially toward the end when GSP starts discussing the feelings of isolation he experiences before a fight, and the manner in which he has to be careful of the people he surrounds himself with. Simply, this is a fast read, and entertaining. It's also an interestingly formatted memoir, and a work that testifies to the fact that a journey is what most matters, far more than any end result.Overall, recommended.
What do You think about The Way Of The Fight (2013)?
Blown away by this book. He's now the only French-Canadian I actually respect.
—Mei
Excellent look into the mind of a UFC champion, and those who surround him.
—Zohura
Only interesting if you are a Martial artist or a MMA fan.
—wizkidd
