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Praise for The Art of Learning

“We all remember the portrayal of Josh Waitzkin in Searching for Bobby Fischer.
He was a very impressive child who cont inues to impr ess with The Art of
Learning. Through a unique set of experiences, Waitzkin has formed an origi na l
and outstanding perspective. From chess to Tai Chi , he provide s tools tha t

allow all of us to improve ourselves every day.”
—Cal Ripken, Jr., 2 007 Baseball Hall of Fam e Induct ee

“Waitzkin’s engaging voice and his open nes s e him a welcome teache r.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A vibrant and engaging look at the love of learni ng and the pur sui t of

excellence.”
—Booklist

“The Art of Learning succeeds on every level, by combini ng a trul y compel ling
autobiography with profound philosophi cal and psychologi cal ins ight s, all
wrapped in a practical how-to framework. Thi s is a mus t-read for any one

wishing to achieve that rare combinat ion o f succes s and f ul fi lment.”
—Paul Blease, S VP, D irector Team Developm ent & Cons ul ting, C itigr oup
Smith Barney

“Waitzkin’s in-depth look into the mental side of hi s succes s in bo th che ss and

martial arts is an inspiring and abs orbi ng read. I strongl y recommend it for
anyone who lives in a world of competition, whether it’s spo rts or bus ines s or
anywhere else. It’s also a great training tool for ki ds aspi ring to reach the
pinnacle of their chosen elds.”

—Mark Messier, 6 -time Stanley Cup C ham pi on

“The title is accurate—at a profound level, it’s abo ut real learni ng from ha rd
conflict rather than from disinterested textbo oks .”
—Robert Pirsig, au thor of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance