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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.

Synopsis:

This is a collection of peoms from the late Tupac Shakur.
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About the Author

Tupac Shakur recorded twelve landmark albums — nine of which went either platinum or gold. A consummate actor, he also appeared in six major motion pictures, including Poetic Justice, Juice, GridLock'd, and Gang Related. He was murdered at the age of twenty-five.
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Table of Contents

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface by Afeni Shakur

Foreword: Tupac, C U in Heaven by Nikki Giovanni

Introduction by Leila Steinberg

THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE

The Rose That Grew from Concrete

In the Depths of Solitude

Sometimes I Cry

Under the Skies Above

Life Through My Eyes

When Ure Heart Turns Cold

Untitled

The Eternal Lament

Only 4 the Righteous

What of Fame?

The Shining Star Within!

Starry Night

If I Fail

What Is It That I Search 4

The Fear in the Heart of a Man

God

NOTHING CAN COME BETWEEN US

Nothing Can Come Between Us

My Dearest One!!

If There Be Pain...

Things That Make Hearts Break

Black Woman

And Still I Love U

The Mutual Heartache?

1st Impressions

A Love Unspoken

Forever and Today

When I Do Kiss U

Carmencita of the Bronx!

Untitled

Love Is Just Complicated

Elizabeth

I Know My Heart Has Lied Before

From First Glance

1 for April

Wife 4 Life

Tears from a Star

March 1st — The Day After April

Why Must U Be Unfaithful

The Power of a Smile

Genesis (The Rebirth of My Heart)

Love Within a Storm

What Can I Offer Her?

Jada

The Tears in Cupid's Eyes

Cupid's Smile II

What I See!

In the Midst of Passion

2 People with 1 Wish

Hours Pass By

JUST A BREATH OF FREEDOM

Just a Breath of Freedom

For Mrs. Hawkins

The Sun and the Moon

"Fallen Star"

Government Assistance or My Soul

Family Tree

Or My Soul

When Ure Hero Falls

Untitled

"U R Ripping Us Apart!!!"

A River That Flows Forever

Can U C the Pride in the Panther

Tears of a Teenage Mother

"Where There Is a Will...."

LIBERTY NEEDS GLASSES

Liberty Needs Glasses

How Can We Be Free

The Promise

And 2morrow

No-Win

The Unanswerable?

Nightmares

So I Say GOODBYE

In the Event of My Demise

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odbedgar, November 20, 2007 (view all comments by odbedgar)
I have read a alot of the material in this book.My God you just cant escape the truth in this book.
Tupac's talent really had no bound.
The book is simply fantastic and unavoidable. when you read it you just want to carry on and on and on
its great!
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ronaldsboo, May 15, 2007 (view all comments by ronaldsboo)
I think that this is a book that anyone could just sit back and read and actually relate to it. Tupac stood as a symbol for courage and thug motivation. When he wrote his poetry, it seemed as if he was rapping in directly from his heart. If I had a choice to go on a mind blowing trip to the Bahamas or somewhere, I would take this book along with me and spend all of my time in the room reading it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780671028442
Foreword:
Giovanni, Nikki
Introduction:
Steinberg, Leila
Introduction by:
Steinberg, Leila
Introduction:
Steinberg, Leila
Foreword by:
Giovanni, Nikki
Foreword:
Giovanni, Nikki
Author:
Shakur, Tupac
Author:
Steinberg, Leila
Publisher:
MTV Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Afro-americans
Subject:
American poetry
Subject:
Musicians
Subject:
Rap
Subject:
Single Author - African American
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
Poetry, American
Subject:
Shakur, Tupac
Subject:
American - African American
Subject:
Personal Memoirs
Subject:
Rap & Hip-Hop
Subject:
General Poetry
Subject:
Genres & Styles - Rap & Hip Hop
Subject:
Poetry/African American
Copyright:
1999
Series Volume:
vol. 25, no. 1
Publication Date:
November 1999
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
7.5 x 6.12 in 11.41 oz
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