Build Destroy

Build Destroy

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A PERFECT COMPANION READ TO THE SHOWTIME DOCUMENTARY, WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN Selected as a Best Book of the Year by Esquire "Couldn't put it down." – Charlamagne Tha God "Mesmerizing." – Raekwon da Chef "Insightful, moving, necessary." – Shea Serrano "Cathartic." –The New Yorker "A classic." –The Washington Post The explosive, never-before-told story behind the historicrise of the Wu-Tang Clan, as told by one of its founding members, Lamont "U-God" Hawkins. “It’s time to write down not only my legacy, but the story of nine dirt-bomb street thugs who took our everyday life—scrappin’ and hustlin’and tryin’ to survive in the urban jungle of New York City—and turned that into something bigger than we could possibly imagine, something that took us out of the projects for good, which was the only thing we all wanted in the first place.” —Lamont "U-God" Hawkins The Wu-Tang Clan are considered hip-hop royalty. Remarkably, none of the founding members have told their story—until now. Here, for the first time, the quiet one speaks. Lamont “U-God” Hawkins was born in Brownsville, New York, in 1970. Raised by a single mother and forced to reckon with the hostile conditions of project life, U-God learned from an early age how to survive. And surviving in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s was no easy task—especially as a young black boy living in some of the city’s most ignored and destitute districts. But, along the way, he met and befriended those who would eventually form the Clan’s core: RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, and Masta Killa. Brought up by the streets, and bonding over their love of hip-hop, they sought to pursue the impossible: music as their ticket out of the ghetto. U-God’s unforgettable first-person account of his journey,from the streets of Brooklyn to some of the biggest stages around the world, is not only thoroughly affecting, unfiltered, and explosive but also captures, invivid detail, the making of one of the greatest acts in American music history.

Opposites With Friends

In this delightful and educational book, children will embark on a captivating journey through the world of opposites. With vibrant illustrations and engaging characters, they will explore the many different types of opposites, from the most basic concepts like up and down, to the more complex ideas like good and evil. Through fun and interactive activities, young learners will discover how opposites work and why they are important. They will learn about the power of contrast, emphasis, and humor, and how opposites can be used to create something new and wonderful. Along the way, they will meet a cast of unforgettable characters who will help them to understand opposites in a fun and memorable way. They will meet Hot and Cold, who are always arguing about who is better. They will meet Big and Small, who are always trying to outdo each other. And they will meet Happy and Sad, who show us that it is okay to feel both emotions. This book is more than just a collection of opposites; it is an exploration of the many different ways that we can see and understand the world around us. It is a celebration of diversity and a reminder that there is always more than one way to look at things. With its engaging stories, interactive activities, and colorful illustrations, this book is sure to capture the attention of young learners and help them to develop a deeper understanding of opposites. It is a perfect addition to any home or school library, and it is sure to be a favorite for years to come. So come join us on a journey through the world of opposites. Let's learn about them, let's laugh with them, and let's use them to make our world a better place. If you like this book, write a review!