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Summary: Poorly ghost-written recollections.
Review: Although at times an interesting look into the decadence and fast living that is offered to those with fame and fortune, it amounts to nothing more than a poorly ghost-written book of recollections by a first-hand witness (bodyguard) of Tupacs last year of life. Like so many other projects that make an attempt to capitalize on the late Rap Stars life, it never gets below the surface of Tupac the celebrity, and leaves the reader without any insights as to how and why, Tupac had, and continues to have, such an enormous impact on Rap/Hip-Hop music and culture. From the way it was written and presented, it doesnt seem like Mr.Frank Alexander had any strong motive or desire to bring this book to the public, otherthan reasons that end with dollar signs $$$. But I have to say that in the final chapter the book finally comes alive with Mr.Alexanders powerful poignant honest memories of the events that took place when, and after Tupac was shot, and eventually died in Las Vegas. In this chapter he reflects on his confrontation with Suge Knight, and the confusion, guilt, sorrow and fear he was feeling as Tupac struggled for his life in the hospital, and the aftermath of Tupacs death, it ends with an intimate phone conversation between Alexander and Tupacs Mother. Its worth reading the book just for this last chapter alone, its very, very moving. Unfortunately, its too little too late in the book to make its entirety a good read. I was 25 when Tupac died, and I was into Heavy Metal more than Rap/Hip-Hop, but always being a big Tupac fan, upon hearing of his death that day, besides feeling sorrow, I also remember feeling it was the end of an era, I knew Rap would never be the same and there would never be another one like him. It was the same feeling I had when Kurt Cobain died. And ten years later, looking at all the Rap/Hip-Hop that has come after Tupacs death, I realized my feeling that day was right, Pac was truly one of a kind, and something special died with him that night in Vegas, and Raps never been the same since. This books OK, but I expected more.
RIP Tupac. We all miss you.. and we're still down for you.
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Summary: Liar 2
Review: I don't believe anything that was written in this book. I do understand why he would write this book, but I also know that this was the man who was in the car behind Pac and didn't do anything to prevent what was happening from happening. No cooperation at all to bring the murderers to justice. I understand that no one talks to the cops, but the title of the book couldn't be more wrong because he proved to everyone that he in no way had Pac's back.
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Summary: The Lowdown on Pac
Review: I found this book to be very entertaining, interesting, and helpful in learning more about Pac. Although some of the book may not be exactly true, I found it to be very close to accurate. On the other hand I have thought about the possiblity of Pac being alive and Frank writing this to cover for him, to make people believe that he is really dead. In my opinion read to find out for sure, it's good...
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Summary: life and death
Review: i think that this is a great book and that there was nothing that he could do for tupac and that all the people that say that this was for money are just mad. i am glad that he wrote this book and all TRU tupac fans should go and read it. all you wanna bees can go to hell. R.I.P. Tupac Amaru Shakur 1971-1996.
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Summary: Good book, must read.
Review: I think this book, while partly biased, tells a good account of what really went down on that sad night in Vegas. Alexander, Pac's bodyguard seems to tell a logical story of what he thinks went down, and in the end, I see no reason to hold him accountable for what happened. After all, as all would admit, the best he could've done is shoot the... out of that Caddy, which wouldn't have saved Pac. He tells a stirring tale of his love and compassion for Pac, and how the events of that night have haunted him, and affected him for the rest of his life to come. To Frank, I think Pac would've been proud. He showed true love for him, standing by him even when he wasn't wanted there by Suge and the rest of DR. I respect that, and fully accept that it was simply Pac's time to go. To Pac, rest in peace bro, we will never forget ya. Everyone who loved Pac, and loves rap music should read this. It helps to show that while Pac may have done controversial things, he was still a loving, gentle cat on the inside, where everyone says it really matters.
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Summary: Thank you all for reading my book.
Review: I would like to thank all the people who have bought my book. As you know I had a rough time writing the book. But it was good self-renewal.
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Summary: Tupac Shakur, The Person
Review: I've always been a Tupac fan. I've always enjoyed listening to his music. I always related to his lyrics, coming from the projects of NYC. I basicly liked anything that had to do with him. Befor reading this book I only knew the media Tupac, this Bad Boy Tupac. But after reading this book i've come to learn tupac was a real down to earth dude who loved his fans and had nothing but a loving heart. I came close to tears when i finished this book. If your a true Tupac fan, this is the right book for you. And to Frank Alexander where ever you are, I undertsand. It wasn't your fault. In Memory Of Tupac, Only God Can Judge You, Revelation 20:12.
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Summary: Liar
Review: It is ashamed that you sit up and here and think you can write about a man that you truly did not know anything about. I understand that we all need to make our money, but how can you sleep at night knowing that it should be you six feet deep not Pac.
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Summary: An Uncompromising Look at 2Pac...
Review: There's a tendency among the most hard-core Tupac Shakur fans to deify the late rapper/actor. There's perhaps no greater disservice that can be done to Shakur's memory. Frank Alexander gives an honest and open look into the last year of Shakur's life. Alexander served as Shakur's bodyguard and is incredulous at those who consider him some sort of heroic visionary. The book finest (and funniest) line involves a comparison of Shakur to Malcolm XXX. Yes, that's three X's and Alexander backs this assertion up. Alexander (and writer Heidi Sigmund Cuda) use a laid-back approach that is similar to the casual barber shop chatter you might hear among a group of friends chillin' on a Saturday afternoon. Peppered with four-letter words, there's a sincerity to Alexander that makes you want to believe even the most outrageous of Tupac's escapades. This helps in the chapter where Alexander briefly covers the list of celebrities that Tupac allegedly was involved with. Oftentimes, these 'tell-all' books are nothing more than grandstanding by the author without regard to the subject matter. Alexander avoids that trap by keeping his 'life story' to the first few pages and jumping right into his Death Row bodyguard days. His initial tale of the near-tragic shooting at a video shoot in New York (on his first assignment with the label) is riveting, while his descriptions of the intended victims (and what they were doing at the time of the shooting) is hilarious. Shakur fans will devour this book. He is painted as a conflicted, complex man and Alexander's tales will certainly give you a different look at the man who the media has (fairly or unfairly) painted as a monster. Alexander covers Shakur's 'playa' side while describing a one-week trip to Italy. He gracefully presents the softer side of Shakur as he details a meeting between Shakur and Alexander's injured niece. The book peaks during the tragic and intensely detailed description of that fateful night in Las Vegas, where Shakur was gunned down. Tupac fans will learn what went down, from the Orlando Anderson incident to the reason Shakur's bodyguard was un-armed to Tupac's last words. The aftermath of the murder is just as compelling as Alexander goes from bodyguard of the stars to a scapegoat with thoughts of suicide. His struggle with the guilt is heartbreaking and the climactic conversation Afeni Shakur (Tupac's mother) will ensure that you read up until the final page.
Rating:
Summary: An Uncompromising Look at 2Pac...
Review: There's a tendency among the most hard-core Tupac Shakur fans to deify the late rapper/actor. There's perhaps no greater disservice that can be done to Shakur's memory. Frank Alexander gives an honest and open look into the last year of Shakur's life. Alexander served as Shakur's bodyguard and is incredulous at those who consider him some sort of heroic visionary. The book finest (and funniest) line involves a comparison of Shakur to Malcolm XXX. Yes, that's three X's and Alexander backs this assertion up. Alexander (and writer Heidi Sigmund Cuda) use a laid-back approach that is similar to the casual barber shop chatter you might hear among a group of friends chillin' on a Saturday afternoon. Peppered with four-letter words, there's a sincerity to Alexander that makes you want to believe even the most outrageous of Tupac's escapades. This helps in the chapter where Alexander briefly covers the list of celebrities that Tupac allegedly was involved with. Oftentimes, these 'tell-all' books are nothing more than grandstanding by the author without regard to the subject matter. Alexander avoids that trap by keeping his 'life story' to the first few pages and jumping right into his Death Row bodyguard days. His initial tale of the near-tragic shooting at a video shoot in New York (on his first assignment with the label) is riveting, while his descriptions of the intended victims (and what they were doing at the time of the shooting) is hilarious. Shakur fans will devour this book. He is painted as a conflicted, complex man and Alexander's tales will certainly give you a different look at the man who the media has (fairly or unfairly) painted as a monster. Alexander covers Shakur's 'playa' side while describing a one-week trip to Italy. He gracefully presents the softer side of Shakur as he details a meeting between Shakur and Alexander's injured niece. The book peaks during the tragic and intensely detailed description of that fateful night in Las Vegas, where Shakur was gunned down. Tupac fans will learn what went down, from the Orlando Anderson incident to the reason Shakur's bodyguard was un-armed to Tupac's last words. The aftermath of the murder is just as compelling as Alexander goes from bodyguard of the stars to a scapegoat with thoughts of suicide. His struggle with the guilt is heartbreaking and the climactic conversation Afeni Shakur (Tupac's mother) will ensure that you read up until the final page.
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