Title: Sunzi Speaks, The Art of War
Translated by: Brian Bruya
Adapted and Illustrated by: Tsai Chigh Chung
ISBN: 1-85538-455-8
Pub: Thorson

There are many mistakes that can be made when trying to apply a Western Paradigm and Mentality to an Asian paradigm and Mentality. In this translated book, filled with witty cartoons and blunt explanations; we find that many of our Western ideals are challenged.

What we take for granted as being correct are seemingly ignored or refuted by the ancient tactician Sunzi. As he explains the Art of Warfare from an Asian point of view. As an example; In Western Culture someone who discovers a spy would be rewarded for their efforts. While in the teachings of Sunzi, both the spy and the person who found them should be executed.

As a culture we need to come to terms with this difference. So as to fully understand and fathom the gap between our two Worlds. This short and somewhat ironically humorous book indirectly does this. By challenging our dogmatic mindset of what we think they are thinking. If that makes sense.

M J Flack