I am asking you, dear readers, for a favor

Believe it or not, I have a job outside of blogging about politics. Thug life.

So some of you might not know that—away from The Truth OC—I have devoted my life to sports journalism. Once upon a time I was a Major League Baseball beat writer for Sports Illustrated, and over the two decades that followed I published 10 books, all about sports. It has been, for me, a dream profession. Literally what I dreamed about doing as a boy.

Anyhow, for the first time in my life I decided to write a non-sports book. The topic is the rapper/actor Tupac Shakur, and “Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur,” drops today. I interviewed 652 people for this project; spent three years retracing the steps of a truly fascinating and unique figure who died nearly three decades ago at age 25. And unless you are a member of the Capo Unified School Board or Huntington Beach City Council, I suspect you will find Tupac’s journey riveting. The son of a famed Black Panther, Tupac rose from poverty, homelessness, abuse to become one of the world’s great hip-hop artists and icons.

Anyhow, I don’t ask much from readers of this site. Actually, I ask nothing of readers of this site, save for enjoyment and political activism. But if you feel compelled to buy a copy, I would be eternally grateful. And if you don’t feel compelled to buy a copy, but have friends or family members who might be interested, even spreading the word would be hugely appreciated.

It’s available at Amazon, B&N, Chevalier’s and all spots in between—and I will happily sign and personalize, if you’d like.

Also, here’s a trailer …

Lastly, thank you for enduring this post. I actually loathe asking for stuff. For help. For assistance. But books are my livelihood, and my livelihood is joy.

Thank you.

Jeff

PS: This was the best find of my career …

PPS: I will be doing an event this Wednesday in Tustin. No politics, just Tupac and cookies (well, maybe some politics) …