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INSPIRATIONAL BOOK ON SYLVESTER STALLONE'S LIFE & FILMS, LAUNCHED BY JACKIE STALLONE IN MALAYSIA.

“A work of stunning originality.” – Rehman Rashid (The New Straits Times)

SELF-HELP books are aplenty in the bookshelves these days but none, if rarely, take inspiration from the movies, until now.

A new book entitled In The Eye of the Tiger: Survival Principles from Sylvester Stallone’s Life & Films, is the first in the world to capture life lessons and philosophy from Stallone’s famous characters from the 80’s including the famous Rocky and Rambo series

The 252-page book is now available in major bookshops nationwide to coincide with the release of Rocky Balboa (Rocky 6) in Malaysia.

Divided into seven chapters namely: The World Meets Nobody Halfway, Paint Your Windows Black, In The Eye of the Tiger, Stay Hungry Stay Natural, To Win a War You’ve to Become War, Heart of a Champion and The Thrill of Victory, the book contains hundreds of quotes from Stallone’s blockbuster films from the 80s including interviews from his life and films.

A quote on the backcover sums up the philosophy and concept of the book: “I want to give the audience positive symbols, heroines and heroes who pull themselves up from the depths of despair. As they claw and finally attain their goals, viewers can realize `My God, I can do that,’ or `That’s the kind of person I want to be.” – SYLVESTER STALLONE.

As the tagline of the latest Rocky movie says: “It ain’t over till it’s over!” Chuah who started writing this book many years ago was determined to get this book off the ground as a final tribute to underdog fighter in conjunction with the last installment of the Rocky series.

His challenge was three-fold – to complete and publish his book, to have Jackie Stallone launch his book, and to make it on time for the premiere of Rocky Balboa within the space of one month.

Like a Hollywood ending to a life affirming story Chuah finally went the distance achieved his goal, proving that nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

During the book launch on Jan 22, this year, Jackie said the quotes in the book are original Sylvester Stallone’s quotes: “I am very proud of your book! I read the book and every word is true. The whole family live by these rules.”

“It is a miracle how Chuah was able to gather all these quotes and put them together in a book. I think everyone who wants to be successful, rich, and famous should read these quotes and practice them,” she added.