Strong Inside

Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South

Autor*innen

• Andrew Maraniss

Parameter

• 480 Seiten
• 17 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur
• Sport

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Set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, this updated edition chronicles the journey of the first African American basketball player in the Southeastern Conference. It explores the challenges he faced both on and off the court, highlighting themes of perseverance, racial equality, and the impact of sports in societal change. The narrative not only celebrates his achievements but also reflects the broader struggles for civil rights during a pivotal era in American history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback