Best Selling Books by Jackie Robinson

Before Barry Bonds, before Reggie Jackson, before Hank Aaron, baseball''s stars had one undeniable trait in common: they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke that barrier, striking a crucial blow for racial equality and changing the world of sports forever. I Never Had It Made is Robinson''s own candid, hard-hitting account of what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues. I Never Had It Made recalls Robinson''s early years and influences: his time at UCLA, where he became the school''s first four-letter athlete; his army stint during World War II, when he challenged Jim Crow laws and narrowly escaped court martial; his years of frustration, on and off the field, with the Negro Leagues; and finally that fateful day when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers proposed what became known as the "Noble Experiment" -- Robinson would step up to bat to integrate and revolutionize baseball. More than a baseball story, I Never Had It Made also reveals the highs and lows of Robinson''s life after baseball. He recounts his political aspirations and civil rights activism; his friendships with Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, William Buckley, Jr., and Nelson Rockefeller; and his troubled relationship with his son, Jackie, Jr. Originally published the year Robinson died, I Never Had It Made endures as an inspiring story of a man whose heroism extended well beyond the playing field.

Autobiography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, beginning with his athletic career and dealing particularly with baseball and the first step toward equal participation by African Americans in this great sport. “I believe that a man’s race, color, and religion should never constitute a handicap. The denial to anyone, anywhere, any time of equality of opportunity to work is incomprehensible to me. Moreover, I believe that the American public is not as concerned with a first baseman’s pigmentation as it is with the power of his swing, the dexterity of his slide, the gracefulness of his fielding, or the speed of his legs.”—From Foreword by Branch Hickey

These never-before-published letters offer a rich portrait of Jackie Robinson as a fearless advocate for racial justice at the highest levels of American politics. Writing eloquently and with evident passion, Robinson had charted his own course, and had challenged the nations leaders to do the right thing.

Autobiography of the baseball star who was the first black player to be accepted by a major league team.

For the fiftieth anniversary of Robinson''s stellar debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, leading Robinson expert Jules Tygiel has compiled an impressive array of material, some of which has never before been published. Journalists, friends, historians, biographers, and Robinson himself tell the triumphant yet often troubled life story of this American hero. The grandson of a slave, Robinson overcame his fatherless, destitute childhood and his volatile temper, relying on his moral strength, unassailable determination, and exceptional athletic skills to face the insults and attacks he endured when he dared to cross baseball''s color line.

Introduction by Spike Lee. Back in print for the first time since its initial publication in 1964, Baseball Has Done It is an oral history of baseball as told by its greatest players to Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the colour line. This one-of-a-kind classic features rare and candid interviews with ballplayers who played and lived through the first generation of integration in baseball. This is an important document of the struggle for civil rights in America with a timely and affectionate message: if baseball has done it, the rest of society can too.

Leadership skills are a must for those who truly want to make a remarkable impact in the business they work for or the business they own. For women, having strong leadership skills is imperative for her growth, considering the obstacles and biases she faces while striving to secure high-visibility promotions, earn the respect as a capable leader, and be recognized as a woman capable of running a successful business. She has to be sharp and possess the characteristics of a high-performer who can produce considering she may not have all of the support she needs from her counterparts. Like a Boss introduces or re-introduces the reader to 11 high-performing characteristics that savvy leaders exemplify, plus 7 additional characteristics that are sure to set any SheBoss up to be an outstanding leader.

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This book consists of poems based on personal life experiences by the author and/or associates along with family members. These poems depict situations ranging from adolescence to adulthood and greatly identifies with the vast majority of our present culture.

Frank Lloyd Wright''s art glass designs (1900-1923) inspired these quilts. Take a tour with Jackie Robinson as she guides you through construction of your own "Wright window" in fabric using machine piecing methods. Directions are included for eighteen projects.

Discusses ways for Little League players to improve their baseball skills.

Writes about his favorite menu.