Tupac: Resurrection: Amazon.ca: Jacob Hoye, Karolyn Ali: Books

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"When I was a baby I remember one moment of calm peace, then three minutes after that it was on."

A stunningly designed, richly illustrated companion to the much-anticipated documentary film, Tupac: Resurrection brings unprecedented clarity and soulful intimacy to the life and work of Tupac Shakur.

In many ways the autobiography he never got to write, Tupac: Resurrection features the artist in his own words, examining his complicated life and the controversial decisions that plagued him while he was alive. Tupac: Resurrection captures, as never before, his boundless passion, searing honesty, and stunning intelligence, and showcases a range of never-before-seen writings, letters, screenplay ideas, lyrics, poems, photographs, and personal effects, and stands as an indelible testament to the artist's astonishing cultural legacy.

Tupac: Resurrection crystallizes the enduring significance and impact of one of the most complex, haunting, and influential artists of our time.

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MY MOTHER WAS A BLACK PANTHER AND SHE WAS REALLY INVOLVED IN THE MOVEMENT. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars you just have to understand, Aug 17 2004

By	bobby "life long reader" (Brampton Ontario) - See all my reviews

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, May 11 2004

By	Makaveli96 (Torrance, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars nice., May 9 2004

By	Lance (South central L.A) - See all my reviews

this is one of the best books i have ever read.... this book reveals the real Tupac Shakur. I never liked reading but when i picked up this book i was finished with it in 2 hours. I really reccomend this book to any1. (...)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Legend.
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... Read more

Published on Feb 8 2004 by Gurban

5.0 out of 5 stars Changes
I never liked tupac before i read this book. I was at my freinds house and we was chilling and i saw the book. Read more

Published on Jan 19 2004 by kalim rose

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
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. Read more

Published on Jan 13 2004 by Marisa

5.0 out of 5 stars Tupac lives on...
This book is EXCELLENT! If Tupac were here to tell the story from his eyes I believe it would be close to the words spoken throughout the book. Read more

Published on Jan 10 2004 by T. Solorzano