The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur
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Web ID: 14376832Not Just for Tupac Fans
Tupac was and is an icon. But even if you are not a fan, there’s a lot you can gain from reading this book. It’s a fantastic experience to witness the poetic innovations that lyrics provide and the poetic prowess of Tupac. His humanity can be seen in the handwritten renditions of each poem, humanity that is often overlooked when someone achieves a larger-than-life status in culture.
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Amazing Poetry/Memoir
First of all, thank you goodreads for an arc of "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" by Tupac Amar Shakur. I was excited to see this book and thrilled when I received a copy. "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" is a collection of poetry written by Tupac from the time he was nineteen years old. The "To Our Children", Acknowledgments, Preface, Foreward: Tupac, C U in Heaven, and Introduction sections definitely added to the book and understanding of Tupac's short-lived life. In my opinion, his first poem in the book, "The Rose That Few from Concrete", sums up Tupac's life and his beliefs. A great title to this amazing book. I also liked how Tupac's handwritten poems were included, along with the typed versions. His writing and the illustrations that were included, gives the reader a personal insight. The poems cover numerous topics of his life. The one that is the most emotional for me is "In The Event Of My Demise". I've read it so many times and it brings tears every time. A life cut too short. As a fifth-grade teacher that teaches a unit in poetry, I'm looking forward to sharing some of these poems with my students. A definite must read!
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