Becoming Kareem Becoming Kareem

Becoming Kareem

Growing Up On and Off the Court

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Publisher Description

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.

GENRE
Young Adult
RELEASED
2017
November 21
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
304
Pages
PUBLISHER
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
SELLER
Hachette Digital, Inc.
SIZE
41.1
MB
AUDIENCE
Grades 5-17

Customer Reviews

Fritzio ,

If you already like Kareem…

…you will love him after reading his journey. Probably my favorite aspect is his learning to forgive due to his consistent introspective nature. In my few brief interactions with him, my appreciation for his character has only been confirmed and grown. The perfect role model for any young, aspiring athlete and any youth who recognizes that We Are All Special.

Benji4291 ,

It was terrible

It talks about his name and how he became Muslim. I wanted to read about basketball.

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