His talent was unbounded, a raw force that commanded attention and respect. His death was tragic - a violent homage to the power of his voice. His legacy is indomitable - remaining vibrant and alive. Here now, newly discovered, are Tupac's most honest and intimate thoughts conveyed through the pure art of poetry - a mirror into his enigmatic life and its many contradictions. Written in his own hand at the age of nineteen, they embrace his spirit, his energy...and his ultimate message of hope.
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TUPAC SHAKUR was born in June 1971. At the age of 19 he released his first album, SEX PACKETS, with a band called Digital Underground. After one more DU record, he went solo, and the following five years were his most fruitful artistically. He released a number of classic records including 2Paccalypse Now and Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. In 1995, after recovering from being shot five times during a robbery, he released the two-million copy hit ME AGAINST THE WORLD, and followed that up with the double CD ALL EYEZ, which sold 3 million copies. Shakur also appeared in a number of films, including the Jon Singleton film, POETIC JUSTICE. In September 1996, Tupac Shakur was murdered in Las Vegas. He was 25 years old.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I would reccomend this book to both Tupac fans and critics alike. It portrays with searing honesty the man behind the music, revealing Tupac's innermost thoughts and feelings. The poems are incredibly touching and thought-provoking, and the inclusion of the handwritten copies is a nice touch. Every single poem in this collection managed to inspire me and helped me to appreciate another side to Tupac other than the "Gangsta Rappa" he was famed for being. Please read this book - I guarantee you will be able to relate to it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
this book contains his poetry which he wrote at about the age of 19. His poems touch my heart and made it easier to unstand what type of life he lead. His poems talk about leading a hard life and waiting for something to change it. This came true. If you enjoy deep poetry this is a good book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a Very Big fan of Tupac, I never read a Book like this Before, I felt the words that Pac wrote deep in my heart, He Talks about the hard side of life, about love, Freedom....
Very Recomended Book for everyone , not necessary 4 a tupac`s fan.
Highly Recomended
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I just love Tupac
I like this book not as a poetry fan, but as a fan of a great man, artist and activist. this book gives you an insight into the mind of Tupac at age 19 or so. Read more
Published 28 days ago by meemee
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Christmas present
My 16 year old son is into rap. Obviously as a 53 mother I would never have had any experience of popular music, formed any worthwhile opinions of my own, heard any extraordinary... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Deanna1
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amazing book
nice to see the poems that were written purely from the heart of tupac and in his own writing. every poem has a great message and shows his intelligence. great book
Published 12 months ago by aydin
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Great Inspiration and Thug Sentiment
This book has some truly amazing poems in it which inspired me to start writing myself. Tupac really had a big heart and this book proves that; through reading this selection you... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Nathan Strange
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Amazing!!!
If you are a fan of Tupac Shakur you will love this book, even if you are not a fan of Tupac you will still find his work inspiring. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Monisha M
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The Rose That Grew From Concrete
An amazing compilation of Tupac's early work. He wrote the poems before he was shot at, betrayed and publicly crucified. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2010 by Huz
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beautiful...
This book of poems by tupac shows some of his most thought provoking words. It is a must have for any 2Pac fan, or anyone who is a fan of poetry.
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Mr. D. Holmes
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the book tells a good story
I really liked the book because it tells the life of a genious without exagerating it. Its really eye opening.
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by P. Bisimwa
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Amazing
This book clearly shows the marvel that Tupac was with his words, it is no wonder he is recognised by most as the greatest rapper ever. Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by J. Cohen
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understanding
I borrowed the book from my local library and what a surprise, shock shock, noone had borrowed it. I got to the pub and I opened it and read most of it in one go. Read more
Published on 27 May 2004 by Bogdan Tiganov
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