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Becoming Kareem

Growing Up On and Off the Court

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Becoming Kareem

Von: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
Gesprochen von: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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 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. Biografien Geschichte Nordamerika Soziale Aktivisten Sport & Freizeit

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* "In our current moment when black athletes are joining the national confrontation with the nation's overwhelming legacy of racial injustice, few are better suited to provide context than Abdul-Jabbar.... Wrestling with what it means to be black, determining his own responsibility and capacity to respond to injustice, and becoming the "kindest, gentlest, smartest, lovingest version" of himself takes center stage in this retelling of the early part of his life. Like the author's unstoppable skyhook, this timely book is a clear score."—Kirkus, starred review
* "More than a play-by-play sports story, it's an honest, powerful exposition of what it means to be black in white America, offering a de facto history of the civil rights movement."—Booklist, starred review
* "This timely and unforgettable memoir is essential for middle and high school collections, and affords rich opportunities for classroom and book club discussions."
—SLJ, starred review
"Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is... as gifted an intellect as he is an athlete... It's a tale by a wise elder-- about basketball, sure, but also about cultural, political, social, and religious awakenings, big stuff narrated in a very accessible way."—The New York Times Book Review
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Reading it in 2020, helped me understand both the civil rights movement and why training for a sport is so addictive and empowering. I have much greater respect for a man, who came from poverty in one of the most racist countries in the world and has risen to become a true influencer.

And having him read it, was chilling! His calm, deep voice trembling at emotional points and slightly rising when speaking about having his trust betrayed by his closest people and the racist regime, was exhilarating.

Although I disagree on some topics, I would love to personally meet him and have a talk.

It feels like personally meeting a role model

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Kareem seems still to hold grudges from his childhood, but the book nevertheless does show some development as a person. He reads in a somewhat stilted manner, but I still enjoyed listening to him as opposed to some other speaker. I enjoyed listening.

Not as good as I hoped, but interesting

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