Tupac Shakur - The Rose That Grew from Concrete

Pros: Incredible poetry, well written and very touching.

Cons: Wish it could have been longer to see more into his persona.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this book to any Tupac fan without a doubt. Anyone interested in poetry should give it a glance, they might like it as well.

Review: Tupac Amaru Shakur has been one of the most controversial and misunderstood artists of our time. This incredibly touching book gives his fans an astounding insight into his personal life, his beliefs, and his lost loves. Tupac was one of the most ...

Pros: Tupac Shakur was an extraordinarily expressive and creative writer with passion and poetically illustrative personality

Cons: A lot of his poems are depressing in the first half.

The Bottom Line: Discover Tupac in a new light. Underneath the name-brand and the hardcore attitude was a passionate and very educated person. Tupac's poetic side is one of beauty and intrigue.

Review: Tupac Shakur, the hard core rapper that we all knew had a sensitive side. He was also a poet who wrote with lyrical force, attitude, vibrance and a plethora of emotions. Now don't get me wrong, in my opinion rappers write poetry, but more like spoken ...

Pros: the purest of poetry in the rarest form from a "thug".

Cons: none at all

The Bottom Line: Tupac is a poet it no matter how you put it just listen to his poems and youl be amazed

Review: In the Autobiographical, “The Rose That Grew from the Concrete” by Tupac Shakur we see his outlook on life through his poetry. There are some more intriguing poems that stuck in my mind. The book starts off with a poem that obviously has much ...

Pros: deep, heartfelt expression

Cons: a few poems may offend narrow minded individuals

Review: I try to have an open mind, so when my 18 year old nephew asked for this book of poetry, I decided to check out the book and perhaps purchase it as a Christmas present. I had doubts about the contents, having heard terrible stories in the press about...

Pros: Simply amazing - his words seize your heart, soul, & mind.

Cons: 2 Short! I still want more!

The Bottom Line: Even if you're not a big fan, open your mind and read this book. You might be surprised.

Review: Tupac is certainly not your average "thug". When you look past the "Thug Life" and foul language, many of his lyrics had a way of reaching out and touching people from every different race and status. Whether you liked him or not, agreed or disagreed...

Pros: Lyrics, Feeling

Cons: Not long enough!!

Review: This collection of Tupac poems can be enjoyed by anyone with a heart. I vividly remember reading "When Ure Heart Turns Cold" and a chill swept over my body. His lyrics touched me and I'm sure they will touch you as well.

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Pros: everything about the book was great

Cons: it should have been released sooner than it was

Review: Tupac has once again shown us why he is commonly known as the biggest legend of the 90's. Tupac opens up his heart and soul in the poems featured in this book. A lot of people think they know what Tupac was all about when they hear the negative press...

Pros: A great book to better know Tupac

Cons: Too bad there isn't any more books from Tupac like this.

Review: If your a Tupac fan, this would be a great book to read. This book of poetry lets you look in on Tupacs life experiences, feelings, emotions, thought, ideas, creativity, and his life. Tupac has so much music out that people can listen to, but if you want ...

Pros: great let you see how he thought

Cons: their are none

Review: It was a great book gave u a in depth look how Tupac thought and wrote. He also has a lot of great poems that hit you deep in your ...

Pros: It flows and keeps life real.

Cons: Nothin'

Review: Check this: Tupac Shakur can write some rhymes He's got a book with all the lines It's really good you should check it out Cause you can learn about life and there ain't no doubt If you a having second thoughts about this book Then all you have to ...