The Tao of Wu
Oct 2009 · Sold by Penguin
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From the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, an inspirational book for the hip-hop fan.
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.
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.
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Corey Williams
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January 23, 2021
I have always been a Wu-Tang fan but never realized how much knowledge embodied the whole that evaded rap and personified the physical and mental attributes of life. I love this book as it is helping this 43 year old black man right now as I'm working to better myself. I can only offer my sincere thank you, what else can I offer to a man that has done much for me with his words that I've never met or a man who does not even know I exist.
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Jonathan Harvey
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August 8, 2013
I really love the perspective that RZA has on spirituality. He doesn't focus on one "religion" and opens the door for the reader to find their own path. As a martial artist has his/her base style, but ventures out to learn more about other styles to better improve themselves...
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Nicholas Loera G.
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July 2, 2015
I really recommend this book to anyone who doesn't know much of the almighty Wu-Tang Clan. This not only will open a new door for you, but it will your expand your mind. Thank you so much, RZA for this perfect book.
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About the author
The RZA is most famous as the founder and leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, theplatinum-selling hip-hop group that is widely considered one of the mostimportant of all time, and has also spanned multiplatinum solo careers formany of its members, including RZA. Originally from Staten Island, he is currentlybased in Los Angeles, where he has continued his music career whilesuccessfully branching out into lecturing, television, and film.
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