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The RZA, founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, imparts the lessons he's learned on his journey from the Staten Island projects to international superstardom. A devout student of knowledge in every form in which he's found it, he distills here the wisdom he's acquired into seven "pillars," each based on a formative event in his life-from the moment he first heard the call of hip-hop to the death of his cousin and Clan- mate, Russell Jones, aka ODB. Delivered in RZA's unmistakable style, at once surprising, profound, and provocative, The Tao of Wu is a spiritual memoir the world has never seen before, and will never see again. A nonfiction Siddhartha for the hip-hop generation from the author of The Wu-Tang Manual, it will enlighten, entertain, and inspire.
Anonymous
Posted Tue Jun 17 00:00:00 EDT 2014
The book is utter and complete garbage.
It's poorly structured, and extremely difficult to follow. It's worse than Hitler's ranting in Mein Kampf.
The book is complete torture. If following the flow of the book won't kill you, the drivel will.
The author is a self-proclaimed pseudo-intellectual, who's come up with his own world philosophy by erratically mixing in values from different world religions.
Furthermore, the philosophy is skewed and has no real grounds in comparison to the real world.
In the book, Robert Diggs frequently mentions the "divine mathematics", and gallantly demonstrated basic arithmetic skills on page 132:
"The year was '97-a very serious number in Mathematics. I remember telling everyone that this was the year- the year of 9 and 7, the
year of Born God. 9 and 7 is 16, and 1 and 6 is 7."
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Posted Tue Nov 20 00:00:00 EST 2012
Loved this book. One of my favorites yet.
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Posted Thu Jul 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012
I love it!
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Posted Tue May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2012
This book was amazing!!! I was actually looking for a book on Qi-Gong and I came across this. I had a slight interest in Wu-Tang (had the game on the Playstation when I was a kid) and I never thought that I'd see a book written by the founder "the RZA". I can say I was very ignorant to the knowledge that RZA had and the people in his clan. It opened up my eyes to never judge a book by its cover and I was in aw the whole time reading it. Soon as I got home I didn't stop reading until I finished it. I learned so much and it helped me get my life back on track. I would recommend this book to all who are confused on their path and for those who need a good read. I feel like reading it again! It is soooo compelling!
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Posted Sat Apr 07 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Awesome book made so much sence
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Posted Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2011
this was an amazing book, rza is a deep & spiritual artist. there is a lot of information about wutang that some may not know.
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Posted Tue Feb 22 00:00:00 EST 2011
Like a street sage, the RZA pours forth wisdom in such a way that those who choose to open themselves to it can glean some fresh viewpoints as well as some insight.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.words can't explain the depth of this book, Rza's cipher or his wisdom. this is a mere drop in the ocean of the making of Wu Tang. it's deep man deep! this is displayed in my house 24/7!
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Posted Mon Jul 28 00:00:00 EDT 2014
Wu-Tang Clan Da grand masta
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Posted Sun Jan 20 00:00:00 EST 2013
He stepped in his brown eyes deep with knowledge and his pelt old and brown.
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Posted Wed Jan 02 00:00:00 EST 2013
WE NEED WARRIORS AND KITS EVERY ONES DISSAPERING LEFT AND RIGHT COME LMFAO FIRST RESULT -by Skystar leasder of Skyfall clan
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Join thunderclan goalie first reault
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
She pads in. "We are in need of cats. We have a med cat and deputy but are in need of apprentices, warriors, kits, and a mate for myself. (I am shecat) thk u all very much." She pads out to ice wind res 1
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
((I hav eon thing to change in your post: We aren't brave and partylike, we are EPICAL AND CRA-CRA AND LAF TO PAR-TAY AND BE FUN!!!!!!!!!! JOIN THE EPICAL THUNDAHCLAN!!!!!!!!
Sincerly,
Your face
P.S.: Your face called. It wants a refund.
P.S.S.: I saw you on T.V. yesterday. You starred on AnimalPlantet for~ MOST HAIRY!!!!!!!
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
My name is Flameheat. Im an orange tabby tom with white paws and amber eyes. I need a very active and medium-sized clan. Can you help?
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Do you know of any vampire rps?
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Srry.....something else was on my mind.
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
"We need a clan!" Sorrelkit squeaked.
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
JOIN DAWNCLAN AT FIREWOOD ALL RESULTS!!!!
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Posted Mon Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 2012
A smal white shecat wanders throughout the clearing, lookimg for a clanvtht would accept her as their medcat.
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The RZA, founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, imparts the lessons he's learned on his journey from the Staten Island projects to international superstardom. A devout student of knowledge in every form in which he's found it, he distills here the wisdom he's acquired into seven "pillars," each based on a formative event in his life-from the moment he first heard the call of hip-hop to the death of his cousin and Clan- mate, Russell Jones, aka ODB. Delivered in RZA's unmistakable style, at once surprising, profound, and ...