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From the early influences of family and friends, to his time at UCLA, to the Army, where he challenged racism and Jim Crow laws, Jackie Robinson traces his life to playing in the black leagues, frustrated by the abuses and restrictions of second-class status in professional baseball.
As Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, began to look around for a player to break the color barrier in 1946, he knew he needed a man of character who could withstand the pressures of his "Noble Experiment". Choosing Robinson gave both of them the chance to prove what they believed in.
Struggles that continued in his personal life and in response to the turbulent sixties are interpreted with insight by Robinson and will give listeners an added appreciation for the amazing strength of his character.
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Short and interesting autobio
This autobiography is fairly short and so does not go deeply into detail but what what lacks in missing out where you'd like to know a bit more, it's balanced in a quick pace. The narrator was perfectly paired with the work so it was believable and emotional where fitting.
This is a great Primer for people like myself who aren't particularly huge sports fans who are attracted to Robinson's story as a barrier breaker and subsequent activist.
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What helped me get through my life
This book helped me get further in my life Jackie Robinson is an inspiration on me. This book shows me that we think we have it hard when really think about how it was back then think about the pain that the people of color went through I myself am Latina. this book also showed me that you ignore the hate ignore the haters because if you let them get to you they win and I don't like to lose so I changed perspective thanks to this book.
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- PGBK
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Jackie Robinson’s Story is interesting and inspiring!
It is so interesting to gain an understanding of how a famous individual saw themselves and why they did what they did. His life after baseball offers insights into the politics of America in the late 1950’s going forward. Read/listen to this book; it’s worth the time!
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- Sherri
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Loved this book!
Great story telling and great Narrator! Thanks! I highly recommend this book! Jackie Robinson is a hero!
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- Juan Burley
- 06-05-19
A bit Rose colored, but applicable as much today
This book was written in 1972 but the points made could just as easily been written today. He under represented some of his faults, but gave a pretty clear view of life for a black man in that time.
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- Rev. D.L. Marshall
- 09-27-21
The Story I Never Heard
The worst thing I imagined for this world class celebrity only paled the anguish he actally experienced. America, shame on you. Wake up before it is too late.
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- Newarkborn
- 03-07-18
Honest Primary Source
Compltely engrossed. I felt like I was listening to Mr. Robinson in his living room .
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- deno
- 10-22-16
Great American Tale
This book is a great look into what black people deal with even when they are considered to be one of the ones who made it.
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- J Wacksman M.D.
- 05-29-13
great book
well written It is a shame we lost such a great person. He deserved a better end to a wonderful life.
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- Frugal shopper and wise investor
- 10-27-23
Great listen
Such a wonderful story told from Jackie Robinson for all of us. Excellent. Must read.
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