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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recounts his life and basketball career, including the influence of racism during the 1950s and 1960s. Before becoming known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lew Alcindor was a New York City child who struggled with shyness, fitting in, and a demanding father. He also considers relationships with important coaches, including his father, a high-school coach, and Coach Wooden. Black-and-white photographs accompany the memoir.

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Themes
Family · Identity · Racism And Prejudice · Sports
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
November 21, 2017
ISBN-13
9780316555418
Language
English
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