Book Review

Afeni Shakur:
Evolution of a Revolutionary

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When I saw Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary at Half Off Bookstore for 5 bucks,  I knew it was a must have.

Immediately, I thought Afeni and Jasmine were an unlikely collaboration and I was curious to know about their relationship. I have always been a fan of both women. I loved Jasmine every since she was Whitley on A Different World and I have always wanted to learn more about Afeni. I knew she was the mother of legendary rapper Tupac and that she was a prominent figure in the Black Panther movement, but nothing other than that.

After sitting on my bookshelf for some months, I finally sat down to read it. The book is powerful and well put. Jasmine’s writing style is witty, graceful and eloquent just like her personality.

This book is full of knowledge. I had to stop and highlight, underline and make notes in my journal as if I was in class. There were several lessons and quotes that I never want to forget.

Afeni is an incredible woman with a story to be told. Although we are products of two totally different generations, I feel like I understand her. I can definitely appreciate her strength. I feel like a grew up a little bit more just from hearing her story. Afeni will certainly be added to my list of women who inspire me.

"Afeni's memoir is a powerful testament to the human spirit

 and the perservance of the

African American people."