Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 When John was eighteen, he bought a one-way ticket to Japan to become a samurai archer. When he arrived, he was greeted by a friendly old sensei named Akira. He helped John unload his bags and get settled. But the next morning, Akira gathered the newly arrived apprentices and informed them of their first task: for the rest of the morning, they would chop wood and carry water.