I found the reading easy and well-structured, with excellent descriptions of people, places and events. I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson He and Rachel are endeared to America's history forever. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. From the time I was in the third grade until the Dodgers left Brooklyn, I was faithful to them. It is a thoughtful social and historical commentary that places Robinson's life in the context of its times. Professor's Rampersad's biography of Jackie Robinson is a book that's needed now. Take Relief: Uncover the Myths & Misunderstandings of Golf Performance Directed by Purpose: How to Focus on Work That Matters, Ignore Distractions and Man... 99 Habit Success Stories: Proven Successful Habits of Everyday People, Authors, Ent...

Jackie Robinson, the quintessential warrior with a heart of tremendous compassion for the poor, the struggling, the underserved members of the community in which he lived. In my memory, they are visual. Growing up in the Robinson era I had a difficult time grasping his support for the Republican party, although I could understand his support for Rockefeller, his early support for Richard Nixon was more difficult to grasp. After all, if you're a sufficiently important figure, there will be no shortage of biographies--it seems that half the historians in America are currently working on Lincoln books--but what you hope for is a book that is a sufficient artistic achievement that it will become a must read. The book's last six chapters and 154 pages are an informative account of a retired baseball player who has become a cultural hero. Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season He made his first major league appearance near the start of the season, on April 15, 1947. The extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson is illuminated as never before in this full-scale biography by Arnold Rampersad, who was chosen by Jack's widow, Rachel, to tell her husband's story, and was given unprecedented access to his private papers.

Jackie Robinson: My Own Story Delivery was done on time. Thank you Mr. Robinson for what you shared with this world, the price you paid to share it, and the willingness of your family to keep your vision for America alive and well. It's incredibly informative about the man behind the legend. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Jackie Robinson retrouve sa forme lorsque les séries arrivent à Montréal. He is the only baseball player ever to have been so honored. Although not stated directly in an ideological way, this volume has a strong African American perspective. We learn quite a lot about his family and how he carried out his private life while a public figure. This first section is pretty much a sports biography--and a good one--though it is especially interesting because it is the story of the troubles and achievements of the first black man to play in America's all-white national pastime. Unable to add item to Wish List. Jackie Robinson’s stellar play, and his role in breaking the color barrier, led to his 1962 induction as the first African-American in baseball’s Hall of Fame. Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. The book was like it said ......looks almost new. I see Jackie Robinson sliding into third base and the Giants' third baseman (It was always the Giants) and the baseline coach stomping the grass with rage at the call. It makes more sense understood in the context of Robinson's life story and his development as a person. We are brought closer than we have ever been to the great ballplayer, a man of courage and quality who became a pivotal figure in the areas of race and civil rights. I knew about Robinson's exploits in baseball. Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson Very satisfied. This was a Christmas present for my grandson. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play in baseball’s major leagues in the modern era.Only white players were allowed in the major leagues until 1947, when Jackie Robinson was called up to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In my Ballantine trade paperback edition, 1998, the first twelve chapters and 309 pages of narration are an easily read, well-paced, and interesting account of a prominent American baseball player. It is relieving not to see Robinson's story told yet again from a white liberal point of view. a real gentleman who opened the door to all the great Black and Hispanic players.

One of the things that made the Edmund Morris biography of Ronald Reagan such a disappointment (see Orrin's review) is that we partisans had hoped that Morris would produce one of those rare volumes where the life of a great man would be rendered in equally great prose. Select your address

Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Purchased as a gift however the book was not in ...Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2015 Arnold Rampersad's biography of Jackie Robinson was published in 1997, but the story is timeless and definitely worth reading today. I had no idea his life was so full and controversial. His years on the diamond are important, but are only a subset of the overall story.Good history, and a full biography of a culturally prominent character. Back when people listened to baseball games on radio, I was one of two people in my school whose favorite baseball team was the Brooklyn Dodgers.