Becoming Kareem

Overview

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.

Details

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published

2017

Pages

304

Language

EN

Categories

Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Cultural & Regional, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists, Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / 20th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Islam, Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Adolescence, Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism, Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Basketball

ISBN-13

9780316478137