If Marimba Ani has written any other books. I have been reading Yurugu (since you recommended it) for about a month and a half now. Its taking a long time because there is so much information held within the pages. It has taken me a long time because I am not only taking notes (which helps me remember important points), but also because when reading it you have to sit back and just say "whoa" because what you're reading is so profound and just goes against everything you've been taught thus far. Anyway, I hardly think I'm in any position to participate in an in depth conversation/debate about the book or its contents just yet, but perhaps when I'm finished and things have soaked in a bit. Damn, I wish you had this post around when I was reading Chapter 4 (the Problem of the Mad Scientist), and Chapter 6 when it talks about Christian ethic. Anyway, thanks for posting it just the same. Btw, Uta, have you heard of or are you planning to go to the State of the Black Race thing in ATL? I heard that Marimba Ani is supposed to be a speaker.

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