He also produced documentaries about the friend he called pac. The breakthrough program to build deep, trusting relationships that create successand wont let you fail book summary. Frank wilbert alexander 195920 find a grave memorial. Tupacs former bodyguard frank alexander big frank found. What i liked most about the book was that it was written from a person who knew tupac on a personal level. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Got your back kindle edition by alexander, frank, siegmundcuda, heidi. Made in america let social distancing be your excuse to finally tackle berlin.
The moment he got out of prison, he went straight to canam and banged out au eyez on me, his first recording for death row, and a double album no less. Frank miller on xerxes, the challenges of telling a. Frank alexander has 57 books on goodreads with 1266 ratings. Alexander was best known for his role as tupac shakurs bodyguard and friend, who was present the night the rap star was shot. Thats my book that i put out right after tupac was assasinated. The book is too weighed down with guilt over alexanders inability to prevent shakurs death. I would recommend this book to anyone of all ages who listens to rap. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Developing friendships at work make employees seven times more likely to be engaged in their jobs and employee satisfaction increases by 50 percent.
Frank alexander was tupac 2pac shakurs personal bodyguard during the final year of his, and following the rappers murder on sept. I accepted him, he accepted me and we became friends, alexander wrote in his online bio. Conspiracy or revenge is a documentary film about the unsolved murder of rapper tupac shakur produced by frank alexander, a shakur bodyguard who was with the rapper at the time of the shooting, produced and directed by richard bond. The book is too weighed down with guilt over alexanders inability to prevent shakurs death, a theme endlessly repeated in the closing pages. I had read franks book he wrote in 1998 got your back about frank being tupac shakurs personal body guard and picked by 2pac himself. Frank was also the highly successful owner of his own personal. Tupacs bodyguard frank alexander, knows the real story of his death. The epilogue contains a very heartwrenching conversation between frank and. What really happened to tupacs bodyguard, frank alexander.
On september, 1996, tupac shakur was shot and killed in las vegas. I didnt like the start of the book but it got better nearer the end because of all the fighting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alexander makes it quite clear that shakur used her to get to her father and really didnt care for her he wasnt all up on that girlfriend shit, after all. Life as tupacs bodyguard in the hardcore world of gangsta rap alexander, frank, cuda, heidi sigmund on. Only frank alexander, tupacs bodyguard druing the last year of his life, knows the real story. The mystery surrounding the shootinga suspect has yet to be namedhas increased, and rumors of gang wars, disloyalty, and government conspiracies continue to linger.
Bodyguard frank alexander now tells the story of his close friendship with the musician and reveals what went wrong on the night of the murder, while he was on. The life of a bodyguard in the hardcore world of gangsta rap. Get ready to read a book that will strengthen every one of your closest relationships. Starzin a breaking story from the critically acclaimed blog, thisis50, comes the news that late rapper tupac shakurs former bodyguard frank alexander has been found dead in california.
Jan 10, 2000 the mystery surrounding the shootinga suspect has yet to be namedhas increased, and rumors of gang wars, disloyalty, and government conspiracies continue to linger. The life story of tupac is a great adventure and frank alexander spoke of the kind hearted side of tupac in this book and not his media preception. There were good descriptions on how alexander took control and conquered the world. Life as tupacs bodyguard in the hardcore world of gangsta rap main market by alexander, frank isbn. The drugs, the women, the violence, the moneyall provided fuel to the fire that was tupacs life. He went on to write the book got your back and appeared in several tv shows and documentaries relating to the fatal shooting. Got your back details the exploits of one of the most famous. Frank serpico the legendary cop who blew the whistle on new york police corruption tells his own dramatic story, proving that serpico mostly got it right.
Frank alexander, 54, was pronounced dead by murrieta, calif. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. He goes behind the scenes at death row records to share what it was like to be running with tupac. Tupacs bodyguard found deadaccording to thisis50 and ms. Frank alexander, affectionately known as big frank was found dead on sunday april 28, 20. Whether your dream is to lead a company, be a top producer in your field, overcome the selfdestructive habits that hold you back, lose weight, or make a difference in the larger world, whos got your back will give you the road map youve been looking for. Sep 12, 2008 where online can i read the book i got your back by frank alexander. I had read franks book he wrote in 1998 got your back about frank being tupac shakurs personal body guard and picked by. The aura surrounding tupacs life and death seems to grow every year. I put a lot of emphasis on rarely but franks death really makes me sad yo. I am getting this out there to head off rumors of the event. Got your back is a book that gives great details of one of the most famous rappers of all.
Frank alexander, author, heidi siegmund cuda, joint author, frank alexander. Millions of fans wept, while many critics claimed it was the inevitable result of a. Apr 28, 20 frank alexander, affectionately known as big frank was found dead on sunday april 28, 20. Got your back details the exploits of one of the most famous rappers of all time. Where online can i read the book i got your back by. Rightwing sheriffs vow loyalty to trump at white house event. Frank alexander was found dead on may 30, 20, in murrieta, california. The former bodyguard of the late rap star tupac 2pac shakur was found dead in his murrieta home sunday, authorities confirmed. Frank alexander known as big frank, the former bodyguard of tupac, talks about the. Life as tupacs bodyguard in the hardcore world of gangsta rap as pac obviously saw, frank alexander is a man with many honorable qualities, in addition to having the great ability to give life to the other compassionate and humorous side of pac. Okay, i dont know if you guys ever read the book got your back. There were awesome descriptions of hephastion and alexander.
Frank alexander, tupac shakurs former bodyguard, found. Big frank, the former body guard of late rapper tupac 2pac shakur, was found dead in his california home sunday night. Frank alexander, tupac shakurs former bodyguard, found dead big frank, the former body guard of late rapper tupac 2pac shakur, was found dead in his california home sunday night. Whether your dream is to lead a company, be a top producer in your field, overcome the selfdestructive habits that hold you back, lose weight, or make a difference in the larger world, whos got your back will give you the road map youve been looking for to achieve the success you deserve. Tupac shakurs former bodyguard found dead in murrieta. May 07, 20 after shakurs death, alexander coauthored the book, got your back, about his relationship with the hiphop star. Heidi siegmund cuda and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bodyguard frank alexander now tells the story of his close friendship with the musician and reveals what went wrong on the night of the murder, while he was on duty. Seemingly pacs dreams and message continue through the words of alexander.
Whos got your back outlines the importance of relationships in business and gives the reader an outline for developing ones own board of advisors and fostering lifeline relationships key insights. Life of a bodyguard in a hardcore world of gangsta rap. Now, frank alexander, the bodyguard for tupac shakur in the last year of his life, tells his agonizing tale of guns, drugs, and, ultimately, death. Tupacs bodyguard frank alexander reveals who shot 2pac. Apr 01, 1998 tupacs bodyguard frank alexander, knows the real story of his death.
Frank alexanders most popular book is got your back. Tupac shakurs last year accounts of frank alexander pt 1 by. Life as tupac shakurs bodyguard in the hardcore world of gangsta rap. This book gives you an insight about what really did go down in las vegas on the night of tupacs shooting. Seemingly pacs dreams and message continue through the words. Got your back is a song by american hip hop recording artist t. Within the shadows aaron said that drumline has got my back, including him, and he probably says it to a lot of his other friends, too. Where online can i read the book i got your back by frank alexander. Frank alexander, tupac shakurs former bodyguard, found dead. In 1998, two years after tupacs death, frank wrote the book, got your back. After shakurs death, alexander coauthored the book, got your back, about his relationship with the hiphop star.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading got your back. What are the odds that you pick up a book and its got your name in it. Protecting tupac in the world of gangsta rap by frank alexander. Frank was also the highly successful owner of his own personal training business prior to becoming tupac shakurs handpicked, personal bodyguard during the last year of tupacs life. I would recommend this book to anyone of all ages who listens to raphiphop. If you havent read whos got your back, youre at a competitive disadvantage tom rath, author of the bestseller strengthsfinder 2. The life of a bodyguard in the hardcore world of gangsta rap frank alexander. This book is written to help men forge the kind of brotherhood connections they sense that they are missing, and know that they. Alexander the greats conquests freed the west from the menace of persian rule and spread greek civilization and culture into asia and egypt.
In several interviews, big frank has said he was ordered by the company he worked for not to take any weapons or radio with him to las vegas. And coauthor of the book about tupac shakur, got your back along with heidi siegmund cuda. Last year, comics legend frank millers longpromised sequel to 300, centered on that storys antagonist and titled xerxes. Alexander am zoo this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in riverside walks, oldtown exploration and skyline views check location waldschmidtstra. Frank alexander, heidi sigmund cuda, got your back. Buy i got your back by alexander, frank, cuda, heida s. One of my partners, my homeboy, he was a limodriver. In spring 324 he was back in susa, capital of elam and administrative centre of the persian empire. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank alexander books online. Frank alexander, 54, also known as big frank, was pronounced dead. Tupac shakurs former bodyguard found dead in murrieta home.
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