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Tupac: Resurrection, 1971-1996

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Tupac has been dead for 7 years now, and despite many books being written about him, there has never been an official autobiography--until now. "Resurrection" is his official autobiography, entirely in his own words, and is written in cinematic fashion, starting with him as a young boy up until his rise as the biggest and most influential rap artist of all time.

In addition to the many unpublished lyrics and poetry here, fans also get many copies of various documennts here, including letters he wrote in prison, his lawsuit against the city of Oakland after being beat up by the cops, dozens of rare photos, scripts, and more. But most important is the autobiography itself, which shows a whole side of Tupac that the media seem to negelect. Often portrayed in the press as a "gangster", Tupac was far too intelligent, well read, revolutionary, and ahead of his time to be labeled as a mere gangster. He was leader, and activist, and in many ways, a PROPHET. Though he has become one of the biggest icons of our time, many people dont seem to realize just how powerful he was and still is.

This is THE essential Tupac book, as it is easily superior to any other Tupac book out there. Every Tupac fan should own this, and those who seek to understand him and his music better should also purchase this book.

Tupac Amaru Shakur was the enigmatic Rap artist known for the "Thug Life" tattoo on his abdomen and songs in praise of strong women, such as his mother ("Dear Mama"). He was a paradoxical display of machismo and sensitivity that many consider to have been the greatest Rap artist of all time. Tragically, his life was cut short in a hail of bullets in 1996. He was only 25-years-old. His murder remains an unsolved mystery.

Through glossy and high quality reproductions of hand-written songs and poetry on notebook paper, early family photos (he already had the smooth iconic Tupac face at age two), polaroids with friends (including a shot with Jada Pinket, future wife of Will Smith), photos of his rise to fame and time as the biggest star in the Rap world, copies of complaints filed against the Oakland Police for harassment (with accompanying pictures of Tupac with a black eye and other facial wounds), on up to what may be the last picture taken of him alive, TUPAC RESURRECTION is a scrapbook any fan will appreciate.

Andrew Parodi

First off I want to reply to the review called "I just don't understand" by a reader in MI. Why the hell did you only give it two stars? You didn't even say ONE DAMN THING AT ALL about this book. You admit you know nothing about Tupac, never read into anything about him. Do you even have this book? Did you ever look in this book? Apparently not since you admit you are ignorant. So why the hell would you rate a book that you have never even looked at? It's people like you that ruin these forums for reviews. All you do is say ignorant crap and admit you know nothing about him and give the book a low score. You didn't even say one thing about this book. Don't you know these reviews are about the products? This isn't a forum for you discuss your ignorant opinions. You are supposed to rate the product. Also, you want to know what he did for his community? He helped out poor kids that came from single-parent families and kids that came from households where drugs were a problem. He gave them food and shelter. He kept this quiet from the media because he didn't want people to think he was doing it just to make himself look better. He did it silently because he really cared for people. Also, his music helps people. Music is very therapeutic and all kinds of people can relate to the emotions that are evident in his music. That aside, I give this book 5 stars. If you want a biography look elsewhere. This is a book version of the film Tupac Resurrection. It contains his poems, letters, thoughts, and many pictures from his early years up until the end of his life. I think it's very interesting and encourage anyone who likes Tupac and admires his passion to get this book. It's very sad to think about Tupac when you go throw this book. It appears he's been wronged and been taken advantage of his whole life. Thankfully his passion, intelligence, and immense ability to express himself let us know who he is better. This book shares some of the passion that Tupac had and is indirectly a gift from him to us.

There are no words to describe the unique life of Tupac Shakur. Even though he died at a very young age, he still managed to live a life that's as rich and diverse as his personality. This book allows the reader to take a glance at Tupac's life and his thoughts. Unlike other Tupac books out there, this one takes a different approach. It doesnt feature several people who knew Tupac talking about him. On the contrary, it has Tupac talking about Tupac himself accompanied with many, never before seen pictures. There are photos that any Tupac fan has seen before as well as some very personal family pictures and snapshots of everyday Tupac. I have read a lot of Tupac books and trust me when I tell you THIS IS IT. Ever wondered what it would be like if you were at Pac's house and his mom was showing you the family photo album? With this book not only you will be able to experience that but at the same time you will get an access at Tupac's thoughts accompanying every page. This is the life of a man who rose from the ashes of ghetto life, who became a superstar rapper, critically acclaimed actor, wondefully touching poet and finally to us true fans, nothing short of a LEGEND. R.I.P.

If you wanted to know anything about this phenomenal human being then pick up this book! It is totally awesome! There are so many original items in it. It's a must-have for his true fans and those just getting turned on to 'Pac. There's his lawsuit against the OPD, pictures after getting beat, the handwritten contract signed while he was in jail on sexual assault... just a whole slew of personal artifacts from the man himself. It's a treasure and a timepiece that those who really loved him, must own.

I'm a senior in an independent reading class. I enjoy action and adventure novels as well as mystery and non-fiction books. As you can tell this book is non fictional book that tells the life and tragedies of Tupac Amaru Shakur. This book gives all the information you need about the life Tupac led as well as followed.

This book begins with giving background information on his mother and what she did and accomplished in her earlier years as a Black Panther. Not only was his mother a powerful and strong Black Panther but so was his father. His mother, Afeni Shakur, not only was a powerful and strong leader, but was also a motivational speaker.

Tupac's childhood was both bad and good. He grew up poor with no money, always moving around from place to place, ghetto to ghetto. This was both good and bad because nobody in this world wants to be poor, but his experience in those situations made him a stronger person. As he grew up he had no confidence because he knew he had nothing important in his life. Confidence didn't come until he became famous as a rap artist. During his career Tupac also got into a lot of trouble that involved gangs, fights, drugs, and many other things that got him into either jail or the hospital. Those experiences gave him the knowledge to do what he does best which is to rap and share those experiences with others.

Overall, most of the things Tupac did or accomplished in his life were for the good. Although he did bad things at times and got into trouble, the things he did helped people do certain things that they do today which is why this is a good book to read. This book helped me understand things in a different perspective.

I never liked tupac before i read this book. I was at my freinds house and we was chilling and i saw the book. what i read inside tottally changed my opinion on this tragically fallen rap star. i just spent nearly 8 hours reading about him and the alledged murder. this book has tottally changed my opinion and really has shed light on this outspoken charecter. He speaks so much sense and i feel that with this book it really illustrates the un-explored side to Tupac- the side that people did not want to hear. People was so determined to catogorize him as a protagonist for main stream crime in black america, but this book establishes that he was not aiming for this stereotyped perception. People like myself who was not fans of tupac will change there mind. I cannot actually believe how much i feel involved in this. His music relates so much and this book will prove it. And if you arent reviewing all his music portraying him as a hero then i dnt no what will.Tupac will always remain solid in my heart and in the millions of shattered hearts accros the globe. the question is, is he really dead?maybe we will never no! but this book gives him the correct impression as the greatest rapper ever. WHAT A LEGEND.R.I.P "Picture HIM rollin"!!!!

First of all i would just like to say that Tupac was the most amazing himan being on earth. His music was excellent. Most people in the music industry just take from there music, but not Tupac, Tupac gave back to it. He wrote lyrics that made you understand the life of the ghetto. He didn't sing about cars and such like that. You had to understand him as a person before you can judge him. This book was wonderful. It even helps the most ignorant of all people understand Tupac and learn to love him. Tupac was ruthless becuase he had to be. If you're soft the world walks all over you. He portrayed the real side of the world through his music. The only reason many people hated on him was the fact that his music was so factual. Tupac did not and refused to rap about the world glories, because there isnt many to tell. The world is cold and who better to know it than somebody who the worlds prejudice against. It all comes with understanding. You cant not listen to his music and judge that its crap. You have to listen to it and pay attention to what hes saying. People who are ignorant wont even try to understand what hes saying. You cant expect somebody that has had a hard life to rap about the world being beautiful, becuase that they've seen and been through is not beautiful. When you understand you feel the emotions you project. I highly reccomend this book to people who dont understand Tupac. It shows the many sides of him, in his own words. Read the words, and in his own words "Only god can judge me, because you dont even know me". Dont talk about something you never experienced, and no nothing about, because being ignorant will get you no where but understanding will help you keep and open mind.

R.I.P to the greatest man ever, Tupac Amaru Shakur.
Who cared enough about his music to justify it and make it something we can listen when we are down

I found this book wonderful.It had everything i ever wanted to know about Tu-pac and more. It was very well done and the book was put together perfectly.I love this book and it will be something i will have forever.

After listening to Tupac ever since I can remember and reading The Rose that Grew from Concrete, I just couldn't get enough information on this legend. The artist born Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in the East Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City. But his family moved around alot and eventually, when he was 17, he moved to Marin City, California. Tupac's 1st album, "2pacalypse Now," was highly contreversial and didn't have any chart toping hits. But Tupac persevered and came out with "Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z." This album went gold and boasted some great tracks. But as Tupac's fame grew, attacks were sure to be made on him. On November 30, 1994, Tupac was shot 5 times in the Quad recording studios where the Notorious BIG was also recording. But Tupac had surgery and recovered. Tupac couldn't help but feel that Notorious BIG had something to do with it and a war between Notorious BIG and Tupac broke out. And on September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot 4 times in a drive-by shooting. Tupac stayed on life support for 6 days and died of cardiac arrest on September 13, 1996. And so died the 25-year-old lyracist and the world lost one of it's truly amazing occupants.