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I Am Jackie Chan : My Life in Action Paperback – January 1, 1999

by Jackie Chan (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 208 ratings
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Jackie Chan is a martial arts superstar. The star of some 40 movies, for decades his adrenaline-charged moves won fans; in 1995, with the release of "Rumble in the Bronx", the mainstream caught on - and now he ranks alongside Bruce Lee. Despite widespread media exposure (from chat shows to men's magazines and a host of Internet websites), Jackie has never told his own story in his own words. He relates his story from an almost Dickensian childhood (his parents nearly sold him to the doctor who delivered him!) apprenticed to a Chinese opera master, to his glory days today following hsi "discovery" as a stuntman by the director John Woo.
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  1. Print length
    360 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Macmillan
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    7.87 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0330375903
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0330375900
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0330375903
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0330375900
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.87 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 208 ratings

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    JEFF YANG launched one of the first Asian American national magazines, A. Magazine, in the late 1990s, and is now a frequent contributor to CNN, Quartz, Slate, the New York Times and National Public Radio. He has written/edited three books—Jackie Chan’s New York Times bestselling memoir I Am Jackie Chan, Once Upon a Time in China, and Eastern Standard Time—and three graphic novels, Secret Identities, Shattered and New Frontiers. His elder son, Hudson Yang, starred as Eddie Huang in ABC's groundbreaking sitcom Fresh Off the Boat. Yang was born in New York and lives in Los Angeles.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining. They appreciate the interesting storyline and humor. The sleeve condition is good, with minimal wear and tear. The writing quality is described as well-written and humorous.

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20 customers mention "Readability"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read. They describe it as an entertaining and informative read about one of their favorite movies. The story is well-written and suitable for school autobiographies or book reports.

"...As for the book itself, it's an awesome book. You might want to rent it out at your public library if it's not available on Amazon...." Read more

"...to read it again, as I remember it being such an informative and entertaining book about one of my favorite movie heroes...." Read more

"...Well worth reading to know about one of your favorite actors." Read more

"What a great read. If you like JC movies you will want to read the story behind them...." Read more

13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the story engaging and interesting. They appreciate learning about Chan's early days, perspective on work and life, and how his career progressed. The book provides great information about stunts and filming adventures, making it a good choice for school or as an autobiography.

"...All I can say is that it's an amazing story. Jackie Chan tells how he got his name, Jackie Chan!..." Read more

"...Overall, this autobiography is very intriguing as it is consumed of many things I've never read of before." Read more

"...The book is sheer inspiration for surmounting whatever obstacles may be in one's path and living one's dreams...." Read more

"This is a great book about a great man! If you are a dedicated Jackie Chan fan, make sure you purchase this biography...." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it amusing, entertaining, and full of classic Jackie Chan humor.

"The Autobiography is very well written, and is full of classic Jackie Chan humor! His story is something so amazing it sounds like a work of fiction...." Read more

"...Although it doesn't go as deep as a big Chan fan might hope, it is funny, smart and very entertaining...." Read more

"The book is great to read it is also amusing, entertaining & funny which is so much expected of Jackie Chan. Just love reading it!" Read more

"...I most enjoyed his pervasive sense of humor, his candor, and his self-deprecating attitude...." Read more

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Customers like the look of the book. They say it's a fabulous look at young people coming of age in China.

"This is a fabulous look at the youngster coming to age in China...." Read more

"Had to have it cause the book just looks so cool. I am Jackie Chan. Awesome Thank you" Read more

"An engaging look at the formation of today's comic/martial arts screen star who's live encourages us to believe in ourselves and never give up." Read more

3 customers mention "Sleeve condition"3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the book's sleeve condition. They mention it arrived as advertised, with minimal wear and tear on the sleeve.

"...Sooner than estimated for standard shipping. Minimal wear and tear on sleeve and book itself is flawless as mentioned in product..." Read more

"The book was in excellent condition when it arrived. Jackie Chan fans will love this book as it gives an insight not seen in interviews." Read more

"Good condition, arrived just as advertised..." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the autobiography. They find the stories engaging, told by Chan himself, with his sense of humor and self-deprecating attitude.

"The Autobiography is very well written, and is full of classic Jackie Chan humor! His story is something so amazing it sounds like a work of fiction...." Read more

"...The stories are incredible, told by Chan himself...." Read more

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  • Sees
    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied Customer
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2012
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    I read the disclaimer: Writing, markings, etc... may be found on the book..

    I knew I was buying a used book. I took the chance, since "I Am Jackie Chan" has been a hard book to find. Also, I've read the book already, so to me, it was worth the risk.

    I received it today, and it has a few bends on the soft cover, but other than that, the book is perfect.
    I noticed that the book is actually sold for six US dollars, More than double what I paid for it, but alas, I have my book and I can sleep at night.

    I'm one happy customer. Maybe I got lucky, who knows. No book is the same when it's used. So this review may not be the same for other customers.

    As for the book itself, it's an awesome book. You might want to rent it out at your public library if it's not available on Amazon.

    I can't say much about the book without talking too much. All I can say is that it's an amazing story. Jackie Chan tells how he got his name, Jackie Chan! I always thought it was a super awesome story, and I enjoy telling others about it. When I tell them, they think it's funny and I can't help but smile. I read "I Am Jackie Chan" 14 years ago, for the first time, and I still remember a lot of the book. Why did I buy it, if I still remember the book? I'm starting a library of my own, and this book was a "Must Have" for me. That's how awesome this book is. :D
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  • Tunamyone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reads Like Watching A Movie
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
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    I had this book in paperback form years ago, and wanted to read it again, as I remember it being such an informative and entertaining book about one of my favorite movie heroes.

    I probably lent it out and never got it back, so I replaced it with this hardcover
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  • C. Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review for I Am Jackie Chan
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013
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    When selecting this book, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I was certainly surprised when I began reading. Based off of his fun-loving charisma today, you would have never expected that he was raised in an extremely strict setting. Of course that never stopped him from acting out and putting people in their place, but punishment was cruel during his time and I couldn't help but feel sorry for him and his Chinese Drama Academy family. Reading about his struggle on finding a promising job after his life at the Academy really helped me put into perspective as to how hard he's worked to become what he is today. I was a bit surprised when he shared his struggle with acting, since that's what he's known for, but I suppose with each film, an actor's skills only get better. Overall, this autobiography is very intriguing as it is consumed of many things I've never read of before.
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  • Sarah Baiocchi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Much better story than I was expecting
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
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    I don't care much for nonfiction, but I'm a huge Jackie Chan fan, and I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy the book. I was really surprised at how quickly I was sucked into the story! I read it from cover to cover in two days, and kept forgetting I was reading about a real person, treating it more like a work of fiction than an actual autobiography. As soon as I finished reading it, I turned to the first page and started again! Minus one star for three reasons:
    1. Jackie's journey from low-class stuntman to world-class superstar was, to me, less fascinating than his early life, making the book start with a bang and then begin to drag a bit. That's a disappointing path for a book to travel.
    2. It feels like the ghostwriter embellished some things to add drama, and fudged over some of the less savory stuff. Since Jackie himself says he's written his new autobiography (Never Grow Up) partly to correct some of the problems with this book, I'm just wondering which parts needed correction. I haven't read Never Grow Up yet, but based on how much I loved this book, I'm looking forward to reading a more honest narrative.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jackie Chan, a man on the move!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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    This is a fabulous look at the youngster coming to age in China. The extensive training and discipline he went through to be what he is now is amazing. Years of hard training beyond that of normal men! We are delighted to get such an insight to the icon known as Jackie Chan and enjoy his every move!
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  • Laura De Giorgio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book about an Amazing Life
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2004
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    I'm so glad I read this book not both for getting to know more about Jackie Chan and for slices of life he shared with Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and other memers of the Yuen family at Chinese Opera Academy. As much as you like Jackie from watchin his movies, you'll like him many times more after reading about his background. The book is sheer inspiration for surmounting whatever obstacles may be in one's path and living one's dreams. It is not only a story about one man's life, but a testament of the human spirit.
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  • Justin Caldwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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    This is a great book about a great man! If you are a dedicated Jackie Chan fan, make sure you purchase this biography. I have enjoyed having this in my collection for many years and I am surprised to see that the price has not fluctuated much. Take care of it!
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  • RazorMime
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chans the Man
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2009
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    The Autobiography is very well written, and is full of classic Jackie Chan humor! His story is something so amazing it sounds like a work of fiction. After the Autobiography is done he gives a filmography of all the films hes worked on, so its a great shopping list for the Chan completest too!

    If you are a fan of Jackie Chan, you must own this book.
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  • Ali Khan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insights to arguably the biggest movie star in the world!
    Reviewed in India on October 28, 2023
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    One of the best autobiographies out there. Period! So many great anecdotes about the life of this superstar, it literally plays out like on of his movies...
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  • Sean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2018
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    Amazing Book! Would recommend it to anyone. plus it arrived in the exact condition described to me by seller
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  • Alain Wernert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Le meilleur
    Reviewed in France on August 3, 2017
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    Livre sympa,écrit simplement,illustré,qui donne envie d'en savoir toujours davantage tout en gardant la joie de le lire.Merci Jackie,tu es le meilleur!
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  • Rubén Martínez Vilar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen estado
    Reviewed in Spain on October 28, 2015
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    Estaba marcado como buen estado y así lo es, mejor de lo que esperaba. Páginas amarillentas, lo normal por el paso del tiempo, pero por lo demás perfecto.
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  • Timmy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Allein Jackie's Gugendeskapaden sind den Kauf wert!
    Reviewed in Germany on July 3, 2015
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    Das Buch ist geschrieben, wie ein Film. Das war mein erster Eindruck, als ich es gelesen habe. Bildhaft, episodenhaft, sehr persönlich. Komplett mit Liste von Jackie's Filmen (bis 1998) und seinen Verletzungen (auch bis 1998). Vor allem die Geschichten aus Jackie's Jugend sind Gold wert.
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