Location: Spain
Member Since: Dec. 20, 2009
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Paul Read


Biography

Writer and teacher of Tai Chi and many things (not quite 10.000) based in the Granada area of Spain. Born in London, England but raised as a Wanderer and Ponderer of the Way. Now I am perpetually and linguistically lost, but recovering a little clarity through the use of good technology, soft philosophy and many glasses of gazpacho during the humid summer months.

As Teapotmonk (Tai Chi identity) I can be found at the blog listing below.
As Gazpachomonk (Spanish identity) at the website listed below.

Where to find Paul Read online

Website: http://www.insidethetortilla.com
Twitter: BeanCurdBoxer
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://es.linkedin.com/pub/paul-read/31/615/96
Blog: http://teapotmonk-thebeancurdboxer.blogspot.com/

Where to buy in print

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1713460

Books

Inside the Tortilla: A Journey in Search of Authenticity    by Paul Read
Price: $2.99 USD. 53300 words. Published on May 26, 2012. Nonfiction.
One day, I awoke and said to the Hound: No more! I can no longer tolerate either the lifestyle or the taste of microwaved food. I want out. Are you with me? What followed was a journey into the heart of the Deep South where - according to urban legend - one town still cooked it's food rather than shopped for it. It was to be a journey deep inside the Spanish tortilla.
This is Tai Chi: 50 Essential Questions and Answers    by Paul Read
Price: $2.99 USD. 17990 words. Published on September 2, 2011. Nonfiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Do you want to start a class of Tai Chi - but you have a few questions you would like answered first? How long does it take to learn? Is it a martial art or health art? Is it good for your knees or your nerves? How is it useful in your daily life? If you want to know about the history, the different styles and what to look for in a class - 50 Questions and Answers is the book you need.
The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing: Tai Chi and the Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone    by Paul Read
Price: $4.95 USD. 31500 words. Published on August 17, 2010. Nonfiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
This is a Manual for 21st Century Living. Redefining the lessons of Taoism and the practical exercises of Tai Chi, this book describes how to use the most practical points from these ancient disciplines to enable us to reach out and grasp life with more energy, with more passion and with more wisdom. Instead of acquiring yet more tools, throw them away and learn the Art of Leaving Things Undone.

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