Bruce Lee: Sifu, Friend, and Big Brother, Paperback

Palmer, a long-time friend of Bruce Lee and his youngest martial arts student, recounts Lee's early years, when he would train a multicultural group of wanna-be toughs in empty parking lots and backyards around Seattle. Palmer spends a summer with Lee and his family in Hong Kong and provides fascinating insight into Lee's personality, from his silly sense of humor and love of practical jokes to his uncanny ability to learn from different fighting traditions to hone his skills. Palmer's stories paint a picture of a fun-loving, intense young man who worked hard excel at his craft.

DOUG PALMER is a retired lawyer residing in Seattle.