A warm, intimate portrait of Jackie Robinson, America’s sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider: his only daughter.
Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding Jackie Robinson’s breakthrough. She also tells the off-the-field story of Robinson’s hard-won victories and the inspiring effect he had on his family, his community. . . his country Includes never-before-published letters by Jackie Robinson, as well as photos from the Robinson family archives.
Author: Sharon Robinson
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 02/01/2004
Pages: 64
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 10.72h x 9.42w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9780439425926
Language: English
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