{"product_id":"sound-of-purpose","title":"The Sound of Purpose \/\/ (Pre-Order, May 25 2027)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA riveting and unflinching memoir from actress Nia Long about her decades-long career in Hollywood and how she discovered her purpose along the way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNia Long is one of the most recognizable and beloved actresses of the past three decades, with iconic roles in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoyz n the Hood, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Love Jones, Soul Food,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou People\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In her powerful literary debut, Long gives readers an intimate look into her life for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes us from 1970s Brooklyn surrounded by Long's large extended Trinidadian immigrant family to an isolated existence in a small town in Iowa to the surreal world of South Central LA in the 1980s to Hollywood in the 1990s, and beyond. She shares poignant details of a childhood filled with both the expansive love of her single mother who was also a talented painter, and the aching absence of Long's father, a lauded poet. As a girl Long witnessed firsthand the struggles of Black artists striving for representation and opportunity in America and it made her even more determined to succeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a voice that is fierce yet funny, vulnerable yet resilient, Long shares behind-the-scenes stories featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment, including, the late Heavy D and John Singleton, Regina King, Will Smith, Larenz Tate, Colman Domingo, Whoopi Goldberg, and more. Long also looks at Hollywood through the lenses of racism, colorism, and sexism. She offers not only the glamorous moments but also the moments of doubt, growth, and strength that have defined her path toward healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploring grief and joy, heartbreaks and breakthroughs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not just for longtime fans but for anyone searching for their own personal transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNia Long\u003c\/strong\u003e is an actor, producer, and four-time NAACP Image Award winner whose career spans more than three decades. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and later raised in South Central Los Angeles, Long has starred in many iconic and beloved films and television shows including, \u003ci\u003eBoyz n the Hood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFriday\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Best Man\u003c\/i\u003e franchise, \u003ci\u003eThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYou People\u003c\/i\u003e, among many others. She most recently portrayed Katherine Jackson in Antoine Fuqua's \u003ci\u003eMICHAEL \u003c\/i\u003ewhich grossed more than $1 billion at the global box office. In 2026, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She lives in Los Angeles with her sons, Massai and Kez. \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Purpose \u003c\/i\u003eis her first book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Gallery\/13A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: May 25, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint length: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10: 1668045206\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13: 9781668045206\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight: 1.14 pounds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6 x 0.83 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nia Long","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-Order, May 25 2027) Hardcover","offer_id":68344446681323,"sku":"9781668045206","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9781668045206.jpg?v=1793642876","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/sound-of-purpose","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}