The first half of the book is an actual copy of The Art of War(and I didn't know that so I had to make do with the crappy pdf file of The Art of War) the second part is the important lessons and skills that you can use in life that can be interpreted from The Art of War.

What I liked:
1) how the author related the writings of Sun Tzu to modern life

What I didn't like:
1) the examples. More of business examples that life itself examples.

A should-read book on executive ability in managing your career.

Short and sweet. No grandmother stories.

The first half of the book contains the original 13 chapters of the "Art of War" by Sun Tzu - the reason why read this book. And it was interesting. But the second half is Carnegie-style interpretations of the author. It neither impressed nor bothered me.

Has the whole Sun Tzu and the Art of War in translation in it, so there's that. It's attempts to connect it to business: not so good. Also funny: The discussion of the Art of War by US soldiers in the War in Afghanistan, a war Sun Tzu would TOTALLY think is stupid because it's a prolongued campaign and not winnable.

cemungut.....
T.T

I learned a lot from this book. I definitely recommend this to everyone

just started reading this for a book review on Friday.

hormat suhu...

"Sun Tzu For Success" is probably most correct name for this book. I mean that it provides very high level overview of points and actions that leads to success.

Book is not thick so covers very basic things and suits for those who just started their journey on self-development path. However already experienced ones can find it exciting to read about Sun Tzu's strategies with modern explanations.

Books is good enough, but not perfect. I've expected more from it.
Really looking forward for another works not so high level with more practical details.

I used this as a course text in my seminar class. This is simple read that packs a powerful message... what a perfect complimentary book to a wonderful class!

The translation included by Michaelson is appropriate for someone who wants to read the Art of War for the first time. It is simple enough for the modern man to comprehend while retaining the "classic" sense of the text. Moreover, the inclusion of the headings in the original text of the Art of War is a good guide for someone who wants to master the text.

With respect to the commentaries on success, it did not really left a mark with me personally as a reader. However, I find the last part enlightening where different people have shared their main takeaway in reading the Art of War.

Overall, I would recommend Michaelson's book to a layman who wants to understand Sun Tzu because the book provides an introduction that provides the context of Sun Tzu's thinking, translation that's easy to grasp, and the application of the lessons of the text.