Shidoshi Honored as Book of the Year

May 11, 2011 - PRLog -- The novel Shidoshi: The Four Ways of the Corpse, by Gordon Richiusa will be honored at the Legends Hall of Fame Awards as the Book of the Year on May 21, in Lake Harmony, PA. The event, presented by film star Cynthia Rothrock and Master Eric Kovaleski (570-307-5425) will be seating new board members who include Actor Wesley Snipes and boxing legend, Smokin’ Joe Frazier.

The book’s accolade will mark the start of the author’s East Coast book tour. Gordon’s first book signing with a Q&A and book signing will take place two days later (May 23rd) at 200 White Horse Road, in Vorhees at MacKenzie's Gold Medal Family Karate at 6:30 p.m. For more information on this event contact: Master Chris Mermer (856) 346-1111. Gordon’s book discussion include how his Five Principles of Everything, are imbedded into his thoughtful and exciting mystery thriller (currently available in Barnes and Noble stores, through Amazon and in electronic formats for iPad and Kindle). “This is more than a martial arts book. It’s about the power of words to both direct and misdirect human actions.”  Gordon is himself an inductee into the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame and is a respected journalist (member of the National Writers Union) and writing instructor who is also considered an expert on the works of Carlos Castaneda. This book, “skillfully blends cultures and themes” and is endorsed by Frank Dux, the author of The Secret Man, and namesake of the Jean Claude Van-Damme character in the film classic, Bloodsport. “Shidoshi is a riveting and realistic read, based upon nearly ½ century of martial arts training by Gordon Richiusa, the only person I’ve ever acknowledged publicly for his insight into and knowledge of the martial arts.” --Frank Dux

Gordon’s book will also be on display at the New York Book Expo at Strategic Book Group’s booth; Contact Ellen Green, Press Manager, pressmanager@strategicbookgroup.com about this event.

Hunter Thompson and Carlos Castaneda meet Musashi “A wise ninja once said, ‘The enemy of a warrior is complacency.’ In Shidoshi, Richiusa weaves a story of truths that belie fiction. No complacency here. If indeed ninja exist among us, it is heartening to know that, through Shidoshi, unification is not only a reality, but [could be] beneficial to America. With our fears of terrorism born of religious schism, this book shows how a blending of Native American and Zen-Shinto influences can perhaps bend our minds toward a more universal justice. A very interesting read.”—Mr Z

Gordon will be appearing with his wife, Barbara, with whom he co-hosts an entertainment blog and tv/podcast series entitled, BIFOCAL REVIEWS. www.bifocalreviews.blogspot.com

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