| Author: | Harvey Frommer | ISBN: | 9781630761585 |
| Publisher: | Lyons Press | Publication: | February 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Lyons Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Harvey Frommer |
| ISBN: | 9781630761585 |
| Publisher: | Lyons Press |
| Publication: | February 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Lyons Press |
| Language: | English |
This sensitive commentary on Jackie Robinson's life describes his childhood in Pasadena, through his years as a sports hero, to his later involvement in politics and the Civil Rights movement. Harvey Frommer has drawn upon interviews with Robinson's family, friends, and fellow ball players to tell the story of a courageous man who triumphed over bigotry and personal tragedy to take his place in the hearts of millions of Americans.
This sensitive commentary on Jackie Robinson's life describes his childhood in Pasadena, through his years as a sports hero, to his later involvement in politics and the Civil Rights movement. Harvey Frommer has drawn upon interviews with Robinson's family, friends, and fellow ball players to tell the story of a courageous man who triumphed over bigotry and personal tragedy to take his place in the hearts of millions of Americans.
