{"product_id":"lyrical-dharma-hip-hop-as-mindfulness-by-born-i-author-ofosu-jones-quartey","title":"Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness by Born I (Author), Ofosu Jones-Quartey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e#1 New Release in Black \u0026amp; African American Poetry and Rap Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is hard to express how important I feel this book is.”\u003cbr\u003e—Alice Walker, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Color Purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it’s okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough.”\u003cbr\u003e—Born I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLyrical Dharma\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexplores the lyrics and life experience of Born I, conscious hip-hop rapper and meditation teacher. Born I's journey of self-expression from a façade of bravado and materialism to a raw sharing of joy, failure, anxiety, and insight inspires and uplifts. The book offers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe stories and insights behind the lyrics of Born I's most powerful and popular songs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea beautifully designed package studded with photos and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean authentic expression of Zen insight and mindfulness practice married to creative expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea resonant invitation to young BIPOC readers seeking a path to navigate the complexities of identity, society, and inner peace in a divided and dissonant world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea testament to the power of music and mindfulness to foster well-being, joy, and empowerment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn I’s core message—“you are enough” rings through these pages, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate themselves just as they are, in the here and now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43018494574670,"sku":"9780984627165","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/5329\/9534\/files\/9780984627165.webp?v=1760115133","url":"https:\/\/namastebookshop.com\/products\/lyrical-dharma-hip-hop-as-mindfulness-by-born-i-author-ofosu-jones-quartey","provider":"Namaste Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}