TESTIMONIALS

KIM LLYOD-GEORGE

Gemologist from U.S.A.

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“This book is about life and being human”

“As a woman, I supposed I knew what Sylvester Stallone was all about. He made movies for guys, right?   I figured his movies had no message; at least, none that would speak to me.  But I was wrong…

After reading Gerald Chuah’s book IN THE EYE OF THE TIGER,  I realized this is not a self help book but it is about life and being human.

Life is not easy, and  sometimes it is a  feat of sheer heroism just  to survive it. I got knocked down several times myself and I realized  what keeps us alive and what makes us bounce back is a very big message… sometimes even above religions.

The quotes from Mr. Stallone in this book took me by surprise. That’s the first thing I noticed when I flipped through the pages, I didn’t realize he said so many positive words to remind us we are all contenders, and we  have to keep optimistic and fight the good fight.”

–  KIM LLOYD-GEORGE a personal friend of Jacqueline Stallone

JACQUELINE STALLONE

Celebrity Astrologer and Mother of Sylvester Stallone

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“Every word is true and our whole family live by these rules.”

“I read the book, and every word is true; and our whole family live by these rules that’s why the world loves us. Well we do, those are very unusual quotes and they are all original. They’re all original Sylvester Stallone quotes and it was a miracle how you were able to gather all those quotes and put them together as a book. And I think everybody who wants to be successful, rich, and famous should read those quotes everyday and practice them,

“Well I do believe there is a past life and I do believe that people get together like this, there is a reason, I do believe it; so I have to say that you put all those quotes together, you knew each other in the past life, and I believe you and Sylvester connected on the other side. I think you were his school teacher cause I don’t know how you can remember all these stuff, but every word you said happens to be true and I hear him talk like that everyday.”

– JACQUELINE STALLONE,  celebrity astrologer, author of STARPOWER, and mother of  Sylvester Stallone.

JORDAN KELLY

from United Kingdom

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“I love this book so much, it has inspired me beyond belief.”

Hey Gerald its Jordan Kelly in the UK. Just wanted to let you know my Eye of the Tiger book has arrived to me.

I’ve only briefly skimmed this  book but what ive read i absolutely love.

Thank you so much.

This has been a labour of love for you. I love it. It Rocks.

This really will make me never say die, and live in Eye of the Tiger just like you wrote to me personally. Thankyou for the personal message to me, and autographed copy of the book. It has resonated with me

Just like when i watched each Rocky Movie, and over the Top. Something deep inside  those movies has a message of hope, that Resonated with me, and  touched me.

Its come as wonderful news.

2nd email

Hello my Friend

Greetings Gerald

Its me Jordan Kelly.

Last year I purchased the Eye of the Tiger book

Its has Inspired me beyond belief. 

I love this book so much.

Thank you Gerald for never ever giving up on this book.

Its a real Blessing to have this book.

I am now A qualified Personal Trainer.

Gerald My Mentor Personal Trainer Coach has really given me a lot, and took me under his wing.

 And i just want to give him something back.

It was his Birthday, and I would like to buy and Purchase the Eye of the Tiger book for him ?

I just want to give him something back, cus he has given me so much.

My Friend Cain has the heart of a champion, and has contributed to my life,  and really helped me Believe in myself.

I wiill go and order the Book for him Gerald.

I was ondering would you sign an autographed copy for him ?

and give him an Inspiring Motivational Message like you gave me ?

3rd email

Hey Gerald

I hope you are well my good friend.

Love your book so much still to this day.

INSPIRES me to become great.

Do you have any more copies left of your fantastic Inspiring book In The Eye Of the Tiger ?

DAVID WONG

from Kuala Lumpur

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“You had shown determination and courage to GO THE DISTANCE unpretentiously.”

FIRST AND FOREMOST congratulations to you! I just read your article in Starmag and I must admit that I am inspired by your work.

Most of us somehow or rather had expressed our thoughts in spoken or written words in many ways but to publish an unedited book all by yourself is a great accomplishment.

I had thoughts about writing a book before but it never materialized due to lack of self-esteem of myself as i have not achieved significant success to be featured or write a book.

Perceived perfection seems to be the stumbling block.

What you had done is ingenious. You had shown determination and courage to GO THE DISTANCE unpretentiously,  Now success is knocking on your door.

Thank you and Rocky for the inspiration.

– DAVID WONG, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

JEFFREY CHEW

Secretary to the Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng

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“Your book helped me to wake up each morning feeling very hopeful.”

GERALD, I AM GLAD TO TELL YOU THIS  – your book helped me to wake up each morning feeling very hopeful and able to take 2 steps each day. It has been  very helpful during my times of darkness.

I believe I have seen the light. It’s now for me to choose what directions to take from here onwards.  I have watched Rocky 1-6 and continue to talk about this character. I have met Sly before. Of course, just a handshake to say hi. However,the spirit of Rocky of getting up to fight another day is the essence of things. Rocky III  was exceptionally my favorite. He was up there and he lost his touch by being “too laid back” – glad Apollo came back and helped him.

As for the character, I truly love Rocky 1 and Rocky 6 – we saw human in them. It’s finally the start and end of a good character.

When I was in Phily, I actually ran up the steps – mimicking his run — in the winter – very gila of me but i noticed others doing the same… gosh…

Continue writing man… I truly hope you will do so – Your book has been very helpful during my times of darkness and it continues to inspire me… always.  It’s fate that got me reading your book.

To every readers out there,  I would say this book is  a must read. It is easy to read and simply heart warming. if you  keep an open mind.

This book is truly helpful to get you by,  when you  is down and out.  I will be the testament to it.  I am always a big fan of the book and will always be…

Hanging in there,  JEFFREY CHEW, Penang, Malaysia.

PHILIP LIM (1953-2013)

Former Life & Times Chief sub-editor

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“Your Rocky book and project has `Rocky’ written all over it.”

GERALD, YOU KNOW I have been monitoring your Rocky project for as long as I can remember In many ways, your Rocky book and project has “Rocky” written all over it. I am glad you have not given up.

Suddenly, there’s that elusive light at the end of the tunnel Sometimes in life, when everybody has given up on you, that becomes the test. If you throw in the towel at that juncture, then the battle is over no matter how millions of excuses you come up with later. Nobody defeats you but yourself.

The principles you have talked about, written about all these long years have become part of you. Just go ahead and do it. This is your time. Your moment has come. Bask in it!

Life & Times Chief sub-editor PHILIP LIM

JACKIE CHIN

Palmist and author

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“In the Eye of the Tiger is a solid book.”

Dear Gerald,

In the Eye of the Tiger is a solid book with many positive attributes about life.

Every page is inspiring and every chapter focuses on Stallone’s Life & Films using his quotes and examples as an analogy to our day-to-day experience.

For example, Rocky is an underdog boxer who rise against “great forces” to reach the top.

In life everyone faces obstacles and impediments. Everyone has their moments of gloom and doom. But your book provides all the solution on how to climb from bottom to the top, as inspired by Stallone’s Life & Films.

All the principles you have outlined in your book are true as it relates to the day-to-day struggles and challenges faced by every human being.

And not forgetting Stallone was born with handicaps both physically and emotionally, so if he can do it why can’t we?

This is a very good book which I feel must be promoted worldwide.

– JACKIE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

JASON CANTON

Canadian Filmmaker and writer of 
"Follow Your Heart"

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“Follow Your Heart”.

WE SEE THE MYSTERIOUS events of Synchronicity entering this man’s life… just when all the options run out and everything seems to come to an end.

Meeting the right people, hearing the right words, reading the right books and being at just the right place at just the right time is what enables this man to continue on his path, to keep the faith, to believe in himself, to hold on to his vision and to keep his dream alive.

Follow Your Heart represents the individual, trying to prove once and for all that we all have great abilities within ourselves, while showing the so called ‘impossible’ becoming the possible, as he continues to pursue his purpose in life.

Upon the realization of this story finally coming full circle and for the dream to finally materialize, will justify the ultimate message of this story…that we all, as human beings have the ability in creating our own reality.

That the more we understand ourselves, the further we will go in life. That having a passion, having a sense of direction and that interpreting life correctly will show you just what can be accomplished when one finally understands the powers involved when you Follow Your Heart.

– JASON CANTON (filmmaker), Montreal, Canada.

 

BRET CARR

Filmmaker: REVOLOUTION THE MOVIE 
aka Two Birds and One Stallone

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“I love you, I love your book.”

“Gerald,

I love you, I love your book.

Eye of The Tiger is already reminding me of the hero inside myself.

It is a book that you always want to keep around to remind you to

GO THE DISTANCE!!! ”

Inspired by Rocky,REVOLOUTION (2006) is the story of a stuttering boxer who experienced the power of transformation and growth when he starts to F-E-E-L. Starring Bret Carr as Lou Benedetti, the film guest stars Burt Young as himself. Written and produced by Quinn K. Redeker of the Deer Hunter fame, and music by Bill Conti (composer of Rocky theme song)

Best,

BRET CARR  (filmmaker – REVOLOUTION THE MOVIE aka Two Birds and One Stallone)

TREVOR O'SULLIVAN

Journalist from Ireland

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“I deem to be the best book written on Sly bar none!”

Dear Gerald,

I FIRST SAW ROCKY III in the cinema in 1982 here in Ireland. I was 9 at the time and I was HOOKED. Someone posted a link on your book in the StalloneZone forum and that’s how I found out about it. I simply cannot wait until I receive it – the story of Rocky and Sly’s movie messages have been the story of my life – about always fighting the good fight and overcoming often insurmountable obstacles.

The Rocky and Stallome message REALLY resonated with me in 1986 when I was 12. I was diagnosed with liver disease and had a very tough few years – eventually leading to two liver transplants (first one failed) in 1995 (incidentally the only time I was forced to miss a Sly film in the cinema as they wouldn’t let me out to see Assassins). I watched Rocky during my hospital stay for inspiration and I owe my recovery to the genius that is Stallone. My dream is to go to Philadelphia in the next year or two and finally run up to those steps and see where the films were shot.

I managed to shake Sly’s hand at the London premiere of Rocky Balboa and thanks to my journalism job I managed to wrangle tickets for the press conference which was held in a really posh London hotel and even got to thank Sly in person for inspiring me.

During the press conference in London for Rocky Balboa I stood up and thanked him for helping me through tough times – was one of the greatest moments of my life.

I also waited in line for hours in 1997 when he opened Planet Hollywood in Dublin, Ireland.

After my transplants I did a four  year Journalism Degree in Dublin City University, Ireland and in my final thesis the acknowledgements page thanked Sly for his countless inspiration.

I own every Stallone film on video and DVD as well as all the books that have been written. I love them all but along with the Rocky’s and Rambo’s particular favourites would be Over The Top, Lock Up, Tango and Cash, Daylight, Cop Land, Get Carter, Demolition Man and Cliffhanger.

Your book will provide me with so much inspiration and I admire you IMMENSELY for writing it. I was ecstatic when I clicked on the link to your book – it encapsulates everything I feel about Stallone and his movie survival techniques myself. I think without Rocky I would not have garnered the ability to always get up off the proverbial canvas after a lifetime of health problems

CONGRATULATIONS again on your achievements in getting what I deem to be the best book written on Sly bar none !

Hope we can keep in touch.

TREVOR O’SULLIVAN, Mayo, Ireland

VINNY L. 

Lanoka Harbor NJ USA

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“Gerald, you are an inspiration to all the “Rocky’s” in the world…”

YOU KNOW GERALD, I just can’t believe that I actually came across your book. It was something like destiny, as you mentioned with Stallone’s mom…

I am a big Stallone fan and have read and watched all of his works. I do believe in his Rocky philosophy of “It doesn’t matter how hard you hit, it matters how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.”

I have been searching for a Rocky inspiration for a long time and I googled “Rocky Balboa Inspiration” and you popped up, your story and I would like to live and learn also.

I have been down lately, but I still did not hear the bell.  I guess we have the not over till you hear the bell attitude going for us. More so you than me, I am just really putting all my dreams in this book of yours. I feel that this IS the book that I need in my life now.

I have had a few bumps  and bruises lately and can use some ROCKY GUIDANCE. I am a firm believer in the ROCKY PHILOSOPHY about never giving up.

I just read the first chapter from you website (twice!!). I really enjoyed it. I am going to read it again till the book comes in. I am reading it until it is going to be “Second Rocky Nature” within myself. Thanks a lot Gerald. I can’t wait to read the WHOLE book.

Gerald, I am hoping to capture the true meaning of “Stallonism” as you put it. And, the only way to do it starts with your book. After reading and re-reading and re-reading, absorbing and then living your words, I am sure that I will be ready to take on all challengers in life. I can’t wait for this. It has come at a time in my life now that I feel down but I still did not hear the bell. I am hanging in there as best as I can.

Like Stallone said in “Rocky Balboa”: “The world is a cruel place and it will knock you down and keep you there if you let it”. Anybody can write a book about success stories after they are successful. Try writing a book about how to get there, like you did, and never stop moving forward. THAT IS A BOOK!!!

Thanks again Gerald for writing the book. Well, I guess you have touched lives of many who cross your path and “Stallonism” is one of your greatest gifts to give back to all of us “Rocky’s” all over the world.

I pray for your ultimate success with it and everything that you do in life.

Gerald, you are an inspiration to all the “Rocky’s” in the world… Thanks a lot for giving this Rocky museum stairs to run.

Great job… !

VINNY L,  Lanoka Harbor NJ USA

REHMAN RASHID

The New Straits Times Editor/ Author/ Columnist

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“Chuah has penetrated the vacuity of Hollywood to tap the heart within.”

Back in 1986, a teenage Malaysian watched John Rambo in First Blood for the first time and experienced an epiphany worthy of the road to Arizona.Over the next 18 years, Gerald Chuah sifted Stallone’s life and work for nuggets of universal truth. The result is a remarkable assemblage of reflections, aphorisms and homilies built around quotes and outtakes from Stallone’s films.

In the Eye of the Tiger stands unique among local publications. Heck, all publications. It can be confidently asserted that nothing remotely like this has ever been done before. It is the uber-fanzine… It’s impossible to categorize. It could find a place in a bookstore’s sections on movies, biography, popular culture, self-help, motivation, New Age esoterica and comparative mythology, for heaven’s sake.

His frequent transitions from reflection to reportage in comprehensively cataloguing Sylvester Stallone’s career add to the boundary-busting, genre-defying nature of this book. Chuah has penetrated the vacuity of Hollywood to tap the heart within. 

– REHMAN RASHID (The New Straits Times Editor/ Author/ Columnist)

 

BLAIR SINGER

Founder and president of BLAIR SINGER ACCELARATED TRAINING

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“I highly recommend you read the book.”

THE BOOK IN THE EYE OF THE TIGER is an important book to read. First of all it is the first book, to my knowledge, in the world that  compiles all the lessons of  the whole Stallone  series of Rocky movies and all the movies, and if you really watch those movies whether they were action oriented or not, they all had deep lessons and consistent lessons in overcoming adversities, bringing out the best in yourself, code of honour, which is something very near and dear to my heart, and the ability to be bigger than you thought you could be.

And I think that the reason it is a great book because as that series now ends, is that not everybody will watch those movies but now that it is in print, thatthe lessons have been distilled into print, and everybody has the ability to have their own lives touched by the way those movies touched the lives of so many other people, so I highly recommend you read the book!

Heroes are important because it gives us hope of who we could become. I think everybody believes that there is; at least I believe there is a  bigger and better person inside of us, so we always think we can be somebody bigger someday so a hero is great because you look out there  and you go, “That’s who I want to be.  I know the part of that, inside of me. So it is not like we idolize the hero, that’s not my take, I think the reason people love heroes because there is a part, like there is a Rambo inside of us, and there is a Rocky inside of us and we always get emotional because there is a part of me out there, that’s who I want to be, and the reason it is emotional, is becausethere is a part of us that is like that hero.

Otherwise there would be no emotional connection.  But it is kind of like that part of that hero is talking to a part of me, that is the same, and that’s why heroes are important. They will do something in a moment, an act of heroism, they will help somebody or they will inspire you, “Wow man,  that’s really cool, and  I admire that, and hopefully there is a part of me that’s big enough to  be that too, so that’s why  heroes are important.”

Blair is the founder and president of BLAIR SINGER  ACCELARATED TRAINING. He is one of the best facilitators of personal and organizational behavior change in business today. He has worked with tens of thousands of individuals and orgs ranging from FORTUNE 500 organizations to 25 person orgs to assist them in achieving extraordinary levels of performance, productivity and profitability.

BOB PROCTOR

Teacher of The Secret

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“It is a phenomenal book and one that I want to see promoted Worldwide.”

“Well this is Bob Proctor from the movie The Secret, and I am taking a look here at Gerald Chuah’s book In the Eye of the Tiger on Sylvester Stallone. And what he has done with this, is comparable to what Rhonda Byrne did with The Secret. It is absolutely incredible. He went against all odds… and I guess he asked himself what would Stallone do or what would Rocky Balboa do and he said he’d  always go an extra round,and he has done that with this book. IT IS A PHENOMENAL BOOK!  And it is one that I want to see that it is promoted worldwide. Congratulations Gerald!”

Bob Proctor is author of international bestseller “YOU WERE BORN RICH”,  and teacher of THE SECRET, he has helped people succeed in the area of mind potential for over 40 years, using  THE LAW OF ATTRACTION.

In The Eye Of The Tiger Testimonials

(November 28, 2015)