Be Water, My Friend

The Teachings of Bruce Lee

De: Shannon Lee

Narrado por: Shannon Lee

This program is read by the author

Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies—demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day.

"Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water."

Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline—they are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life.

Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lee’s daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Lee’s teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic “be water” philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free.

Through previously untold stories from her father’s life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Lee’s words as a guide, she encourages listeners to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday lives—whether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path.

Be Water, My Friend is an inspirational invitation to us all, a gentle call to action to consider our lives with new eyes. It is also a testament to how one man's exploration and determination transcended time and place to ignite our imaginations—and to inspire many around the world to transform their lives.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books

Amazing and Deeply Exciting Read

There is NOTHING I didn’t love about this book. The quotes and stores were so mind opening. Shannon did a phenomenal job at bringing herself, her father, and teaching to life through this journey. This will be the one book I read over and over again.

Perfect moment

This book will be an invaluable guide for the rest of my life. It has made me look deeper into myself in moments of suffering. It has been a companion, a friend when I most needed it.
Listening to Shannon was like medicine.

"Be water, my friend"

Insightful and a joy to listen to

I found this audiobook very insightful, delivered in a caring a loving manner. “Be water my fiends “

Water always finds a way

I never met Bruce Lee but his teachings always stuck with me. Shannon like her father has so much strength and wisdom. These are dark times for a lot of people around the world but this book has been a great source of strength,inspiration,love,and comfort when I feel at my most lowest. Thank you Shannon for all that you have done to not only represent your family but to be a shining example of never giving up and finding a way to teach others how to thrive.

I Love It!

I am really glad that Shannon narrated the book. It gave me so much insight on who Bruce Lee is and and it inspired me to be best that I can be. Thank you.