Shakira Takes On Editorial Duties For Her Dad's New Book

By Michael Lopez

Who knew Shakira was so steeped in the literary world? Not only is her boyfriend's dad is a celebrated author, so is her own father, William Mebarak. And this week, Shaki's papi released his fifth book, which happens to be edited by the She Wolf.

Al Viento y al Azar is a collection of essays and short stories about love, politics, and the enjoyment of life. Though William wrote the works himself, it was Shakira who compiled the writings and helped get them published.

It's also interesting to note that Shaki wrote the foreword to the book, which includes plenty of loving words to her dear papa.

"In Al Viento y al Azar, I was captivated by everything: the rebellious attitude of some of its texts, the anarchy in its structure, the brutal honesty in his words," she wrote in the libro's introduction.

Al Viento makes its big debut in Colombia this week and you can bet Shaki will be on hand to promote it. And while we're sure it will sell respectable numbers, something tells us Mebarak's next book will be the real bestseller. William's upcoming work is supposedly a biography of his famous daughter.

Will you be picking up Shakira's dad’s book? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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