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In an autobiography marked by staggering vulnerability, former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf–whose given name was Chris Jackson before converting to Islam and changing it in 1991–recounts the twists, turns, trials, and triumphs of his life. He is perhaps most well-known for being exiled from the league for praying—instead of standing and saluting the flag – during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games throughout the 1995–96 season. Abdul-Rauf's protest sent shockwaves through the NBA that can still be felt today. With wit and candor, Abdul-Rauf tells the story of how he rose to the top of his game—only to have his career taken away in the blink of an eye when he stood up for his principles. He also recounts his experiences living with Tourette Syndrome, committing his life to the Islamic faith, and growing up estranged from his father. __In the Blink of an Eye__ challenges readers to examine our own lives by asking what we value, how we want to be remembered, and how we can contribute to making the world a better place. Through evocative passages that place the reader in the heat of the moment as well as poignant portraits of the important people in his life, __In th
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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf; Nick Chiles
- Publisher
- Kaepernick Publishing
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781595911209
- Category
- nonfiction
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (96 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14