At the age of thirty-two, Bruce Lee shocked the world with his sudden death. Forty-five years after the mysterious, sad event, the journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly has written a powerful rendition of Lee's life. Bruce Lee: A Life book is about the man behind the myth who has not had too much knowledge about his fame and influence. Wrapping the whole journey, from Lee's earlier years as a young star in Hong Kong movies to his appearance as the most remarkable man in Hollywood leading to his enigmatic end, Polly has assembled a complicated, humane portrait of the icon. He breaks down the legends enwrapping Bruce Lee and argues that, contrary to famous belief, he was an ambitious performer obsessed with martial arts. This book is indispensable for anyone who desires to comprehend Bruce Lee and his unparalleled legacy.