The first memoir for young readers by sports legend kareem abduljabbar. Abduljabbar hopes to change that by bringing his documentary to an audience via on demand. Kareem abduljabbar on documentary, on the shoulders of giants. The car crept through midtown, and abdul jabbar said, im curious just to see who these people are. Kareem abduljabbar on documentary, on the shoulders of. On the shoulders of giants is currently in production as a documentary film. Whether youre a basketball fan or a history buff, on the shoulders of giants offers a glimpse into professional basketball before the glitz and glamor of nba superstardom.
Kareem abdul jabbar, sherlock holmes enthusiast the new. In on the shoulders of giants, indomitable basketball star and bestselling author and historian kareem abdul jabbar invites the reader on an extraordinarily personal journey back to his birthplace, through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in our history, revealing the tremendous impact the harlem. As he says, i was friendly to everyone but friends with no one. This first edition, signed by kareem abduljabbar, mignon mccarthy is available at bauman rare books. The big book of sherlock holmes stories and kareem abdul. Award winning books books by kareem abduljabbar view official kareem abduljabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the. Brothers in arms former nba star kareem abduljabbar tells the story of a littleknown black tank battalion in world war ii. In on the shoulders of giants, indomitable basketball star and bestselling author and historian kareem abduljabbar invites the reader on an extraordinarily personal journey back to his birthplace, through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in our history, revealing the tremendous impact the harlem. Kareem abduljabbar holds a number of titles in the national basketball association. It explores the harlem renaissance in lively and fascinating depth. To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books. Giant steps book by jabbar kareem abdul thriftbooks.
Abduljabbar was married to habiba abdul jabbar nee janice brown, and they had three children habiba, sultana and kareem. He was inspired to write a book after learning a family friend had. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar on new book, writings on the wall. But abdul jabbar is quick to give credit where credit is due.
My journey through the harlem renaissance ebook written by kareem abduljabbar. Kareem is a biodiary jabbar kept during his final season in the nba. After years of trying to break back into the nba as a fulltime assistant coach, kareem abduljabbar has found both comfort and a calling as a man of letters and a public intellectual. On the shoulders of giants relates his 50year relationship with ucla coach and hall of famer john wooden 19102010. Nba great kareem abduljabbar presides over this informative and inspiring collection of accounts that highlight both the harlem renaissance era and d get our newsletter. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read on the shoulders of giants.
Abduljabbar has also created the 2011 documentary on the shoulders of giants, based on the allblack basketball team new york renaissance. The story of the greatest team you never heard of is a 2011 historical sports documentary film directed by deborah morales, written by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Its about important cultural contribution by african americans that enhanced all our lives, and about which we should have learned in school, but didnt. From 1920 to 1940, the harlem renaissance produced a bri. On the shoulders of giants streaming now on netflix december 3, 2016 kareem abdul jabbar, the nbaas alltime leading scorer and ny times bestselling author, invites us to witness the harlem renaissance as he shares his lifelong passion for the legends that inspired him to greatness. On the shoulder of giants book signed by kareem abdul. Kareem abduljabbar on his love of history, youth sports. Buffalo soldier in his quest to become an nba coach, former superstar kareem abduljabbar will go anywhere to gain experienceeven an apache reservation in arizona. The basketball star and author of coach wooden and me says he looks forward to anything written by walter mosley. Kareem abduljabbar on his book on the shoulders of. Basketball great abduljabbar a season on the reservation, 2000, etc. Kareem abduljabbar on his love of history, youth sports and which books everyone should read.
This film tells the story of the allblack professional basketball team the new york renaissance or harlem rens. Kareem abduljabbar on his book on the shoulders of giants branson wright. Still, if the machinery of thought made much noise, chris would be a oneman band. Kareem abduljabbar talks on the shoulders of giants. His remarkable growth after his 35th birthday is clear to the most unobservant reader.
The epic story of the 761st tank battalion, wwiis forgotten heroes kareem abdul jabbar, author, anthony walton, author. My journey through the harlem renaissance hardcover bargain price, january 30, 2007. Buffalo soldier in his quest to become an nba coach. He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. A spirited account of the storied allblack tank battalion, one of the most highly decorated units in wwii. Woodens philosophy of teamwork and preparation led ucla to win ten ncaa championships, including three with abdul jabbar between 1967 and 1969. At one time, lew alcindor was just another kid from new york city with all the usual problems. Raymond obstfeld is an associate professor of english at orange coast college, and is the author of more than forty books of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, including studies of the italian renaissance, napoleon bonaparte, and mobydick. Kareem abduljabbar, spike lee, jamie foxx, sammuel l. On the shoulders of giants by kareem abduljabbar read. Kareem abdul jabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as historys greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer.
He did an impression of jonny lee miller, the latest incarnation of sherlock holmes, on. In on the shoulders of giants, indomitable basketball star and bestselling author and historian kareem abduljabbar invites readers on an extraordinarily personal journey back to his birthplace, through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in our history, revealing the tremendous impact the harlem renaissance had on both american culture and his own life. Former nba great kareem abduljabbar spoke about this book, oscar robertson, jerry west and lebron james. The renowned basketball player shares his professional and private life and discusses his struggle to achieve a balance between the demands of being a celebrity and.
In on the shoulders of giants, indomitable basketball star and bestselling author and historian kareem abduljabbar invites readers on an extraordinarily personal journey back to his birthplace, through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in our history. Kareem abduljabbar on his new book becoming kareem. Working with him daily weve shared our love of jazz and he has not only the knowledge of its history but its place of import in a community that he grew up in during the latter stages of the harlem renaissance. Abduljabbar and obstfeld sasquatch in the paint, 20 team up for another exploration of the intersection of sports and life conduct. Abduljabbar has also appeared with robert hays ted striker in a 2014 airplane.
This documentary, cowritten by basketball legend kareem abduljabbar, tells the story of a black professional basketball team known as. The author of several new york times bestsellers, kareem s previous books include giant steps, kareem, black profiles in courage, a season on the reservation, and brothers in arms. My journey through the harlem renaissance kareem abduljabbar, quincy jones, raymond obstfeld on. Nba kareem abduljabbar stands on the shoulders of giants.
Now, kareem abduljabbar is turning heads with his commentary. In on the shoulders of giants, indomitable basketball star and bestselling author and historian kareem abduljabbar invites the reader on an extraordinarily personal journey back to his birthplace, through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in our history, revealing the tremendous impact the harlem renaissance had on both american culture and his own life. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar is out with a new book for young readers, becoming kareem.
On the shoulders of giants book by kareem abduljabbar. On the shoulders of giants will be another success for kareem abduljabbar. Kareem abduljabbar, american collegiate and professional basketball player who dominated the game in the 1970s and early 80s. Why get out is invasion of the black body snatchers for the trump era. In his latest work, nba champion and author abdul jabbar writings on the wall. Kareem abduljabbar and deborah morales have a lot to be proud of with their maiden effort in the documentary field, on the shoulders of giants, which is now available exclusively on video on demand through comcast, cox cable, and time warner through the end of march. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover. Chris is a good, quiet kid who likes to keep his head down. Kareem and his coauthor clearly express his development in rich language. Associated press kareem abduljabbar basketball legend kareem abduljabbar was one of the speakers on opening day at this years influential ted for technology, entertainment, design. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar on new book, writings on. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837. Kareem abduljabbar writes about his friendship with coach wooden nprs lulu garcianavarro talks to writer and sports legend kareem abduljabbar about his book, coach wooden and me, about his 50. On the shoulders of giants by deborah morales deborah.
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