Vera Koo's 'Wisdom and Things' Available in China
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ATHERTON, Calif. - Californer -- Vera Koo's second book, "Wisdom and Things," is now available for sale in China and online. Koo's follow-up to "The Most Unlikely Champion," is a collection of essays from the closing era of her pistol shooting career. Readers can follow the amazing journey of Koo as a 12-year-old immigrant who did not know a word of English to the apex of the action pistol shooting world, as an eight-time recipient of the Bianchi Cup.

Koo has not only been exposed to remarkable success, but also has persevered through a myriad of challenges. Nothing short of rigid determination has been a close ally of Koo's throughout this 156-page journey. "Wisdom and Things" paints a complete picture of not only Koo the woman, but additionally, of Koo the high-octane shooter. Readers will be exposed to Vera Koo across time, adversity and unrelenting resilience.

Koo offers an intimate insight into some of the behind-the-scenes moments of her life that have molded her as a champion. Conveniently, for those who aren't familiar with her story, she offers timeless inspiration and advice that can be expeditiously considered and applied posthaste. Some sample wisdom consists of handling setbacks with humility and courage, tackling bearable goals and growing in skillfulness, regardless of age.

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More remarkable than the different worlds that Koo has been a part of are her steadfast values. Faith, discipline and kindness make up the keystones of her rich life, and she has passed these indomitable qualities on to her children. "Wisdom and Things" seeks to empower those who experience hardship, and to relay that with some of the most nuanced hardships emerge the strongest and most versatile people. Koo's message is timeless and a treasure.

Amy Swan designed the beautiful, pick-me-up cover of "Wisdom and Things: Essays From an Unlikely Champion." One of action pistol shooting sports legends and NRA Action pistol Bianchi Cup Champion, Mickey Fowler, penned the foreword. The book is available in an 8.5-inch by 8.5-inch softcover. It also contains more than 130 full-color photos.

Visit VeraKoo.com and click on the Dangdang button to get access to the simplified Chinese version of "Wisdom and Things." Click on any of the other links to get full and unabridged access to any works by Vera Koo regarding her life that continues to flourish.

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About the Author

Vera Koo is an eight-time women's division national champion at the Bianchi Cup, also known as the National Action Pistol Championship. She won two World titles. She retired from competitive shooting in 2018 at age 71. Born in China and raised in Hong Kong, she is an Asian-American who immigrated to the United States at age 12. Vera and her husband, Carlos, live in California, where they own and operate a successful real estate business. They have three children and six grandchildren. Visit VeraKoo.com to learn more and follow Vera on her social media platforms.