Changes: An Oral History of Tupac Shakur by Sheldon Pearce


I’m a huge fan of Tupac so when I saw this book, I knew I had to read it. I loved the interview format, everything flowed so well and was eye-opening. I enjoyed hearing about him from people he interacted with / impacted from close friends, teachers, and acquaintances. I was fascinated, I learned so much that I didn’t know, it was a firsthand account of who he truly was, which I don’t think is talked about enough, it was so refreshing.


Thank you Simon and Schuster for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the format of this book; a compilation of interviews from people who grew up with Tupac, and who were with him as he became an icon. The book was honest, heartbreaking, and utterly fascinating. With no added monologue from the author, I was left to form my own opinion, based on my memories and those of his friends and colleagues. Absolutely fantastic.