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<p><P>An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk.<br> &#151;Chicago Tribune<br> <br> Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay.<br> &#151;The Washington Post Book World<br> <br> Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered.<br> &#151;Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit<br> <br> The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered&#151;paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same rights as any other human being.<br> <br> In this book, renowned broadcaster Scott Simon reveals how Robinson's heroism brought the country face-to-face with the question of racial equality. From his days in the army to his ascent to the major leagues, R

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Author

Scott Simon

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780471432111

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Memoir, Sports, Anthropology

Rating

3.94 / 5 (14 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14