The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness

The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness is a fresh, thoughtful, and original retelling of old folktales about kings and beggars. In this book, Joel Ben Izzy—a former Moth storyteller who went on to become an acclaimed actor, writer, and musician—tells us the story of his journey from being a successful entertainer to becoming a lost soul seeking happiness in all the wrong places. That is until he meets Lenny, an old teacher he hasn't seen in over twenty years. This remarkable friendship leads them both back to their childhood, where they learn that there is something deeper than success or fame: It's called passion.