The Way of the Samurai

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Summary: Women v. Hagakure
Review: The proverbs are great, but since it is about old school Japan pricipals of the Samurai, it is more geared towards men. Women may find it interesting in a historical way, or if they plan to be domesticated by their husband. Overall goob book either way.

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Summary: Be a 20th Century Samurai
Review: This is the only edition of the Hagakure to buy. it is filled with the commentary of Yukio Mishima, the last man to live the bushido life before committing suicide. The illustrations are spare and powerful, suffusing modern despair with ancient tragedy.