Tao of Taro

by Taro Zion Joy

Overview

Compiled by his family after his passing, this deeply emotional book honours Taro's memory and the legacy of his journey through life. International D.J., adventurous risk taker, soul-searcher, Taro Joy lived a life few of us can even imagine - including his demons! The Tao of Taro uses raw poetry, prose and significant photos to tell stories about his travels through the music industry, Tokyo's underworld, the U.S. prison system and spiritual revelations he had after several death defying experiences. These stories are of a boy's and a man's search for balance in chaos, which led him, towards the end of his life, to understanding. As a line from the book says, "Even the bad stuff is inspirational."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161041598
Publisher:	FriesenPress
Publication date:	07/06/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Taro Zion Joy was born in York, England in 1971. From his earliest days he spent much of his life travelling. From teen years onward he embarked on many wild adventures and chronicled them in poetry and prose. Since his death, his work has been collected and compiled by his mother, Penny Joy, and his brother Alexander Arbess-Joy.

Taro began writing after having little academic success. Identified as dyslexic and told he would be unlikely to be capable of writing well, he became determined to change this prediction. He charted his own unique path and his exuberant creative spirit expanded in both life adventures, explorations and in recording many of the riveting stories of his several careers and passions. These included becoming a martial artist, an art gallery owner, an international DJ, affording extensive travel experience, briefly a prison inmate, and always a deep spiritual seeker who challenged every boundary he encountered.

Taro left this life, in Bali, in 2020. He is survived by his lovely daughter, Alexa and her mother, Dita. In addition by his own mother, Penny, her husband Saul, Taro’s chosen father, his brother Alexander and wife Jen Li … as well as many lovers, friends and collaborators from around the world.