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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.
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
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."
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.
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.
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.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
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Author : Helen Borrello
language : en
Publisher: Facts On File
Release Date : 1995
Kareem Abdul Jabbar written by Helen Borrello and has been published by Facts On File this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines the career of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who set the NBA record for most seasons played and saw his team win more games than any other player in league history with the help of his trademark "skyhook."
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
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Author : R. Thomas Cobourn
language : en
Publisher: Facts On File
Release Date : 1995
Kareem Abdul Jabbar written by R. Thomas Cobourn and has been published by Facts On File this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The life story of the most prolific scorer in the history of the National Basketball Association. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar set a standard for all-around excellence that is unlikely to be surpassed.
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.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
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Author : Jacob Margolies
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Release Date : 1992
Kareem Abdul Jabbar written by Jacob Margolies and has been published by Franklin Watts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Describes the life and basketball career of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.