In the Name of Freedom

A Political Dissident's Fight for Human Rights in the NBA and Around the World

By: Enes Kanter Freedom, Enes Kanter Freedom - introduction

Narrated by: Vas Eli

A riveting story of personal hardship, the cost of political dissent, and the quest for justice that recounts how NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom became a leading activist for human rights around the world.

Enes Kanter Freedom was born to play basketball. But he risked it all when he realized that his voice could be a force for change.

In the Name of Freedom tells the story of how Enes Kanter, a boy with a dream in Turkey, became Enes Freedom, an American citizen, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and a fierce advocate for human rights—and the price he paid for speaking out.

Enes refused to stand by as his native country descended into authoritarian dictatorship. He made his opinion known and the Erdogan regime declared him an enemy of state. His father, still in Turkey, was arrested and declared a terrorist. Enes’s Turkish passport was revoked and he was made stateless.

The experience would have broken most advocates. But it only encouraged Enes, who realized that standing for human rights was bigger than basketball. Enes soon became one of the country’s fiercest fighters for human rights. He took on the NBA for turning a blind eye to China’s persecution of the Uyghurs. He even called out Lebron James, the game’s biggest star, for using Chinese labor in his Nike shoe deal as the Chinese government cracked down on political freedoms in Hong Kong.

Timely and gripping, In the Name of Freedom puts a human face on the fight for liberty and democracy.

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if you like sports you'll like this. if you are a republican or democrat you should listen. if you care about the world and fight for peace listen.

Amazing story...

I was captivated from the first minute. His life reads like a movie, detailing sacrifices of a future full of fame and money made in the name of helping people with no voice.

Enes Kanter Freedom is a national treasure, and I deeply appreciate his efforts. May God bless him.

Inspirational!

Enes’ story needs to be shouted from the rooftops! His mission should be every human beings mission…coexistence!

A story to remember, and a true American/Activist

I loved ho this shows him overtime becoming a better man, and a true American, while I don’t agree with all his statements (activism) it didn’t take away from the core message about how we need to come together and about the corruption in many countries like China and Turkey.

Overall would recommend, it’s a great listen and perfect for those looking for another perspective on our great nation the USA and certain politics within and without.

an impressive story!

What an impressive story of a young human right activist and NBA player! Couldn't stop listening till the end!