Becoming Kareem
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Becoming Kareem
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Author : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-11-21
Becoming Kareem written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life was packed with ""coaches"" who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar's life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiring journey. Written especially for young readers, Becoming Kareem chronicles how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar become the icon and legend he is today, both on and off the court.
What Color Is My World
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Author : Kareem Abdul Jabbar
language : en
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date : 2012-03-13
What Color Is My World written by Kareem Abdul Jabbar and has been published by Candlewick Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-13 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA's alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Did you know that James West invented the microphone in your cell phone? That Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck that makes supermarkets possible? Or that Dr. Percy Julian synthesized cortisone from soy, easing untold people’s pain? These are just some of the black inventors and innovators scoring big points in this dynamic look at several unsung heroes who shared a desire to improve people’s lives. Offering profiles with fast facts on flaps and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a nod to the minds behind the gamma electric cell and the ice-cream scoop, improvements to traffic lights, open-heart surgery, and more — inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter. Back matter includes an authors’ note and sources.
Becoming Kareem
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Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 2019
Becoming Kareem written by Perfection Learning Corporation and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
Coach Wooden And Me
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Author : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
language : en
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Release Date : 2017-05-16
Coach Wooden And Me written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and has been published by Grand Central Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Former NBA star and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores his 50-year friendship with Coach John Wooden, one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history. When future NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect from New York City named Lew Alcindor, he accepted a scholarship from UCLA largely on the strength of Coach John Wooden's reputation as a winner. It turned out to be the right choice, as Alcindor and his teammates won an unprecedented three NCAA championship titles. But it also marked the beginning of one of the most extraordinary and enduring friendships in the history of sports. In Coach Wooden and Me, Abdul-Jabbar reveals the inspirational story of how his bond with John Wooden evolved from a history-making coach-player mentorship into a deep and genuine friendship that transcended sports, shaped the course of both men's lives, and lasted for half a century. Coach Wooden and Me is a stirring tribute to the subtle but profound influence that Wooden had on Kareem as a player, and then as a person, as they began to share their cultural, religious, and family values while facing some of life's biggest obstacles. From his first day of practice, when the players were taught the importance of putting on their athletic socks properly; to gradually absorbing the sublime wisdom of Coach Wooden's now famous "Pyramid of Success"; to learning to cope with the ugly racism that confronted black athletes during the turbulent Civil Rights era as well as losing loved ones, Abdul-Jabbar fondly recalls how Coach Wooden's fatherly guidance not only paved the way for his unmatched professional success but also made possible a lifetime of personal fulfillment. Full of intimate, never-before-published details and delivered with the warmth and erudition of a grateful student who has learned his lessons well, Coach Wooden and Me is at once a celebration of the unique philosophical outlook of college basketball's most storied coach and a moving testament to the all-conquering power of friendship. Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller President Barack Obama's Favorite Book of 2017 A Boston Globe and Huffington Post Best Book of 2017 Pick
Kareem
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Author : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Kareem written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An autobiography of the seven-foot, two-inch Black basketball star whose life has been greatly influenced by his family, basketball, and the religion of Islam.
Crossing The Line
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Author : Kareem Rosser
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2021-02-09
Crossing The Line written by Kareem Rosser and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"A marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories." - Booklist (Starred Review) "This remarkable and inspiring story shines." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable” - New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore An inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in “The Bottom”, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly’s Fairmount Park, Kareem’s brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers’ fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an after school job in exchange for riding lessons. What starts as an accidental discovery turns into a love for horseback riding that leads the Rossers to discovering their passion for polo. Pursuing the sport with determination and discipline, Kareem earns his place among the typically exclusive players in college, becoming part of the first all-Black national interscholastic polo championship team—all while struggling to keep his family together. Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever is the story of bonds of brotherhood, family loyalty, the transformative connection between man and horse, and forging a better future that comes from overcoming impossible odds.
Writings On The Wall
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Author : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
language : en
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
Release Date : 2016-08-23
Writings On The Wall written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and has been published by Time Inc. Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-23 with Social Science categories.
A New York Times and Washington Post Bestseller Bestselling author, basketball legend and cultural commentator Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores the heart of issues that affect Americans today. Since retiring from professional basketball as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, six-time MVP, and Hall of Fame inductee, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become a lauded observer of culture and society, a New York Times bestselling author, and a regular contributor to The Washington Post, TIME magazine and TIME.com. He now brings that keen insight to the fore in Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White, his most incisive and important work of non-fiction in years. He uses his unique blend of erudition, street smarts and authentic experience in essays on the country's seemingly irreconcilable partisan divide - both racial and political, parenthood, and his own experiences as an athlete, African-American, and a Muslim. The book is not just a collection of expositions; he also offers keen assessments of and solutions to problems such as racism in sports while speaking candidly about his experiences on the court and off. Timed for publication as the nation debates whom to send to the White House, the combination of plain talk on issues, life lessons, and personal stories places Writings on the Wall squarely in the middle of the conversation, as many of Abdul-Jabbar's topics are at the top of the national agenda. Whether it is sparring with Donald Trump, within the pages of TIME magazine, or full-length features in the The New York Times Magazine, writers, critics, and readers have come to agree on what The Washington Post observed: Abdul-Jabbar "has become a vital, dynamic and unorthodox cultural voice."
Giant Steps
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Author : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985-01-01
Giant Steps written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985-01-01 with Basketball players categories.
An autobiography of the basketball legend describing his journey from Harlem to UCLA to the NBA.
Every Falling Star
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Author : Sungju Lee
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2016-09-13
Every Falling Star written by Sungju Lee and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-13 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Written for a young audience, this intense memoir explores the harsh realities of life on the streets in contemporary North Korea. Every Falling Star is the memoir of Sungju Lee, who at the age of twelve was forced to live on the streets of North Korea and fend for himself. To survive, Sungju creates a gang and lives by thieving, fighting, begging, and stealing rides on cargo trains. Sungju richly recreates his scabrous story, depicting what it was like for a boy alone to create a new family with his gang, “his brothers,” to daily be hungry and to fear arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. This riveting memoir allows young readers to learn about other cultures where freedoms they take for granted do not exist.
Mycroft Holmes
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Author : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
language : en
Publisher: Titan Books
Release Date : 2015-09-25
Mycroft Holmes written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and has been published by Titan Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-25 with Fiction categories.
"When I say, therefore, that [my brother] has better powers of observation than I... I am speaking the exact and literal truth."—Sherlock Holmes. This story occurs when Mycroft, an athletic Cambridge graduate, assisted the Secretary of State. He becomes embroiled in a mystery in Trinidad—based on actual history.