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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up on and Off the Court Hardcover - 2017

by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Raymond Obstfeld

In his first memoir written especially for young readers, Abdul-Jabbar focuses on his relationships with several important coaches in his life--including his father, his high-school coach and UCLA basketball coach John Wooden--as he tells the story of his life and career.

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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, pleasing a strict father, and 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.

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  • Title Becoming Kareem: Growing Up on and Off the Court
  • Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Raymond Obstfeld
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Date 2017-11-21
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780316555388 / 031655538X
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.4 in (21.08 x 14.73 x 3.56 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 13 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 8
  • Reading level 990
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Basketball players - United States, Basketball players
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2017036942
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Citations

  • Booklist, 11/01/2017, Page 34
  • Horn Book Magazine, 03/01/2018, Page 105
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2018, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 11/01/2017, Page 81
  • School Library Journal, 05/01/2019, Page 108
  • Voice of Youth Advocates, 12/01/2017, Page 0

About the author

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Since retiring, he has been an actor, a basketball coach, and the author of many New York Times bestsellers. Abdul-Jabbar is also a columnist for many news outlets, such as The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter, writing on a wide range of subjects including race, politics, age, and pop culture. In 2012, he was selected as a U.S. Cultural Ambassador and in 2016 Abdul-Jabbar was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award which recognizes exceptional meritorious service. He lives in Southern California.
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