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The Zen of Naka: The Journey of a Japanese Genius | 
| Author: Martin Greig
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Category: Book
Buy New: £16.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 25520
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 1845963571
EAN: 9781845963576
ASIN: 1845963571
Publication Date: August 21, 2008
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More than just a football book October 4, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Books about footballers are normally so formulaic. A quick history of the person and a smattering of 'revelations' from behind the scenes. In short, nothing unique. The Zen of Naka however, delivers much more than this. Of course it charts the rise to prominence of Asia's most popular player, but more than that it delves into the psyche of Nakamura, revealing the motivations of the man, and how Japanese society as a whole go about attaining their goals.
There is a fascinating insight ino the formation of the J.League, and how this inspired Naka to become a footballer. Greig also goes to some lengths to interview the coaches and teammates who knew the young Naka, as well as tracking down Philippe Troussier, the man who left Nakamura out of Japan's 2002 World Cup squad (a huge blow to Naka). Troussier's interview is a highlight of this book, as is the resolve shown by Nakamura to get over this disappointment to get where he is today.
This is a must read not just for Celtic fans, but for sports fans in general.
Turning Japanese August 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a must for any Celtic fan. Because Naka is so private, very little is known about him as a person (even in his Japanese homeland) so that's why a book like this is invaluable. We find out about his upbringing, what motivated his move from Japan to Italy to Paradise and the unseen dedication that has gone in to making him one of the best free-kick takers in the world. A thoroughly recommended read.
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