The Rose That Grew from Concrete - Tupac Shakur

Capturing the unrivaled passion and candor that made him one of America's bestselling solo recording artists, this collection of poetry offers a glimpse into Shakur's enigmatic life and its intense contradictions. nTupac Shakur's most intimate and honest thoughts were uncovered only after his death with the instant classic The Rose That Grew from Concrete. nHis talent was unbounded -- a raw force that commanded attention and respect.

n His death was tragic -- a violent homage to the power of his voice. n His legacy is indomitable -- as vibrant and alive today as it has ever been. n nFor the first time in paperback, this collection of deeply personal poetry is a mirror into the legendary artist's enigmatic world and its many contradictions.

n nWritten in his own hand from the time he was nineteen, these seventy-two poems embrace his spirit, his energy -- and his ultimate message of hope.n