{"product_id":"purpose-9780061966873","title":"Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurpose\u003c\/em\u003e is Wyclef Jean's powerful story of a life rooted in struggle, soul-searching, art, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his own voice the multi-platinum musician and producer shares everything, from his childhood in Haiti to his rise to the top of the American music scene. For the first time ever, Wyclef reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the Fugees, including his partnership with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel, the details of their award-winning album \u003cem\u003eThe Score\u003c\/em\u003e, and the solo career that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of early Wyclef efforts like \u003cem\u003eThe Carnival\u003c\/em\u003e or later albums like \u003cem\u003eFrom the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion\u003c\/em\u003e--and for fans of books like Jay-Z's \u003cem\u003eDecoded \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eRussell Simmons\u003c\/em\u003e' \u003cem\u003eSuper Rich\u003c\/em\u003e--Wyclef's \u003cem\u003ePurpose\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspiring, one-of-a-kind look at one of the world's most talented artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean, Wyclef:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eWyclef Jean is a multiplatinum Haitian musician and former member of the hip-hop trio the Fugees, as well as an actor and producer. Throughout his career, as a member of the Fugees, a collaborator with other musicians, and a solo artist, he has sold more than fifty million albums. He has worked with such artists as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, T.I., Mary J. Blige, and Destiny's Child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBozza, Anthony:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAnthony Bozza is the author of four \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestsellers, including \u003cem\u003eWhatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem, Slash\u003c\/em\u003e, co-written with Slash and the #1 bestselling \u003cem\u003eToo Fat to Fish, \u003c\/em\u003e co-written with Artie Lange. Bozza was a staff writer and editor for \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e magazine for seven years, during which he profiled a diverse range of artists from Eminem and the Wu-Tang Clan to Trent Reznor and U2. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50844003008786,"sku":"9780061966873","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a724d63f-f92c-4136-bb16-97aae48eaf15.jpg?v=1737306510","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/purpose-9780061966873","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}