This is the most inspiring book I've read since Lance Armstrong's "It's not about the Bike." Part autobiography and mostly self help book, "21st Century Samurai" is outstanding as both.

Seymour's life story is incredible and inspiring on it's own. The child of a holocaust survivor and impoverished as a child, he more than improved his lot in life. With amazing determination and self-confidence his accomplishments are awe-inspiring. These accomplishments include athletic, financial, and personal success. This book shares the secrets that kept him motivated.

Seymour Rifkind does not claim to have easy answers. He points out the aspects of self-improvement that are difficult and painful, but very possible for anybody. This book will benefit you no matter what your age, social status, or current state of mind is. Weather your unemployed and/or addicted to a substance (a topic which he addresses with finesse and downright good advice), a successful professional who feels like your life is going well, or anything in-between, this book will speak to you by encouraging you to be honest with yourself and search what you can do to be more fulfilled.

In an increasingly complicated and fast paced world, this book provides a guide to living your life by using his fascinating and rich life as an example. I can't recommend this book high enough.

Daniel S. Lazar M.D.