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Empire State of Mind

by Zack O'Malley Greenburg

The story behind Jay-Z's rise to the top as told by the people who lived it with him--from classmates, childhood friends, and DJs who convinced him to focus on music.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?