| From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens Contributor(s): 50 Cent (Author), Ex, Kris (With) |
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ISBN: 0743488040 ISBN-13: 9780743488044 Publisher: MTV Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: From the #1 selling artist of 2005- and now New York Times bestselling author- 50 Cent publishes the never-before-told story of his meteoric rise as one of the hottest hip-hop artists of all time. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Music - Music | Genres & Styles - Rap & Hip Hop - Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007270477 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.98" W x 8.24" (0.61 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 105692 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 12.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty. This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but also the story of a generation of youth faced with hard choices and very few options. It is a tale of sacrifice, transformation, and redemption, but also one of hope, determination, and the power of self. Told in 50's unique voice, the narrative drips with the raw insight, street wisdom, and his struggle to survive at all costs--and behold the riches of the American Dream. |
Contributor Bio(s): 50 Cent: - 50 Cent is a record-breaking rap recording artist, entrepreneur, music producer, and actor. His debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', sold more than 12 million units worldwide, is certified eight times platinum, and was the basis for the semi-autobiographical film of the same title, in which he starred. He is the first artist to have four songs in the top ten of Billboard's Hot 100 since the Beatles in 1964, and in 2012 he released his fifth studio album. He published his memoir, the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, which was hailed as "cool, hard, and vivid, a minor classic of gangster rap noir" (The New York Times). Under the G-Unit brand, his business empire includes a record label, apparel and footwear ventures, vitamin water, and more. He also created the nonprofit organization The G-Unity Foundation, which aims to better the life of urban youth. Learn more at 50cent.com. |