The incomparable kareem abduljabbar tells us why he wont read news first thing in the morning, why rachel maddow makes him want to tear out. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. But if he wanted to discuss his writing, his book, his influences or. He is one of the most respected and influential black men who use their platform to share their thoughts on the politically controversial and socially relevant topics about the united states. Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes. To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books.
Anthony walton is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir mississippi, as well as the coauthor of reverend al sharptons book go and tell the pharoah. Kareem abduljabbar writes about his friendship with coach wooden nprs lulu garcianavarro talks to writer and sports legend kareem abduljabbar about his book, coach wooden and me, about his 50. Kareem abduljabbar simple english wikipedia, the free. Kareem abduljabbar 1947, an american basketball player also known as lew alcindor. The story of kareem abduljabbar and the rabbitruth. As a boy, abduljabbar whose birth name was ferdinand lewis alcindor jr. Yamiche alcindor is the white house correspondent for pbs newshour and a political contributor for nbc news and msnbc. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar is out with a new book for young readers, becoming kareem. Kareem abduljabbar on his new book, activist athletes and. Abduljabbar, kareem 1947with an intensity that disguised his shyness and a dancing jump shot nicknamed the sky hook, kareem abduljabbar dominated the national basketball association during the 1970s and 1980s. The first memoir for young readers by sports legend kareem abdul jabbar.
He also holds the records for the most field goals 15,837 and the most minutes played 57,446. Wormtongue from the lord of the rings, a set of books to which he. Kareem abduljabbar on the painful public backlash to his islam conversion. Kareem abduljabbar was born ferdinand lewis alcindor jr.
Fifteen people are charged, including the men who physically held the young women captive, the driver of the car who took the victims to clients, and the person who created the advertisements used to sell them. Since his retirement as a player in the nba, kareem has. Selfdefinition is a central theme of abduljabbars latest project, a memoir for kids called becoming kareem. Instant new york times and usa today bestseller president barack obamas favorite book of 2017 a boston globe and huffington post best book of 2017 pick in 1965, 18year old lew alcindor played basketball for coach john wooden at ucla. Barbara alcindor, a french singer and lead singer of the pop band french affair. The following season, the 198889 campaign, was center kareem abduljabbars last of a 20year career, and this memoir is abduljabbars remembrance of that season. It says that jabbar is flying to israel, on the dying wish of his father, to meet with rabbi lau and that jabbars father, ferdinand lewis alcindor, sr. Abduljabbar has been in the public spotlight for 50 years, and for almost. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball.
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Hes written extensively, including what color is my world childrens, brothers in arms military history, and on the shoul. Kareem abduljabbar fell ill with a stomach bug people. He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. Kareem abduljabbar has 27 books on goodreads with 34816 ratings. Kareem by kareem abduljabbar, mignon mccarthy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Armys 761st tank battalion in world war ii that rescued lau from nazi concentration camp when rabbi lau was a child. Abdul jabbar won six titles and six mvp awards, and completed as the leagues all time scorer. Interview with kareem abduljabbar about becoming kareem. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover. Yamiche alcindor is a former national reporter for the new york times covering politics and social justice issues. The author of several new york times bestsellers, kareems previous books include giant steps, kareem, black profiles in courage, a season on the reservation, and brothers in arms. Kareem abduljabbar on his love of history, youth sports. From lew alcindor to kareem abdul jabbar illustrated with photographs. Habiba alcindor has chosen to stay out of the spotlight of her celebrity father, retired pro basketball great kareem abduljabbar.
Kareem abduljabbar and habiba alcindor courtesy of habiba alcindor. Coach john wooden is flanked by ucla players sidney wicks, right, and kareem abduljabbar then going by lew alcindor in 1969, after the bruins won the ncaa basketball title for the third. Explore and share the best yamiche alcindor gifs and most popular animated gifs here on giphy. Kareem abduljabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as historys greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer. Most surprisingly, she joked that famous basketball player kareem abdul jabbar aka lou alcindor was her dad in her tweet of 28 july 2016.
Turning my life as kareem abdul jabbars daughter into fiction. In his 2017 book coach wooden and me, abduljabbar relates an incident where donahue called him a nigger. The first memoir for young readers by sports legend kareem abduljabbar. Kareem abdul jabbar was born ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr.
From lew alcindor to kareem abdul jabbar illustrated with. The book recounts his journey into adulthood, from his socially awkward early years in. Kareem abduljabbars most popular book is mycroft holmes. Kareem abdul jabbar books list of books by kareem abdul. Kareem abduljabbar born ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. Award winning books books by kareem abdul jabbar view official kareem abdul jabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the. Kareem abdul jabbar born 1947, formerly ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. Former nba basketball star abduljabbar kareem, 1990 contends that the accomplishments of africanamericans havefor the most partdeliberately been. Kareem abduljabbar, john wooden and doing the right. Browse books by kareem abduljabbar what color is my world the lost history of africanamerican inventors. But, if youre wondering why jabbar chose to change his name after converting to islam, his reasoning is quite fascinating and worth reading. Source for information on abduljabbar, kareem 1947.
He is the nbas alltime leading scorer, with 38,387 points. Sondheimer sep 20, 2017 what, you didnt know kareem abduljabbar, one of the most famous and accomplished basketball players of all time, was also a prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction. At a glance 2018 pbs newshour, white house correspondent 2015 nbc and msnbc, political analyst 2015 the new york times, reporter 20 emerging journalist of the year, national association of black journalists 2011 usa today, multimedia journalist follow yamiche twitter facebook pbs newshour contact and booking if you would like to contact yamiche. Kareem abduljabbar, american collegiate and professional basketball player who dominated the game in the 1970s and early 80s. Turning my life as kareem abduljabbars daughter into fiction. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Do you think you are kareem abduljabbars biggest fan. He was known as lew alcindor before changing his name in the fall of 1971, several years after converting to islam. Illustration by jillian tamaki the basketball star and author of coach wooden and me says he looks forward to anything written by walter mosley. Kareem abduljabbar on his love of history, youth sports and which books everyone should read the basketball legend has always had a writers touch.
Kareem abduljabbar books list of books by author kareem. Discount prices on books by kareem abdul jabbar, including titles like becoming kareem. Kareem abduljabbar is a huge holmesian72 tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a u. Kareem abduljabbars turn on the allathletes edition of dancing with the stars got off to a rocky start on friday. No relation to basketball legend kareem abduljabbar born ferdinand lewis alcindor. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837. Drafted by the milwaukee bucks in the 1st round 1st. From lew alcindor to kareem abdul jabbar illustrated with photographs on. Kareem abduljabbar, sixtime nba most valuable player, is the author of the new york times bestseller giant steps, as well as kareem and a season on the reservation. This book is a diary of kareems last season in the nba. What the world got wrong about kareem abduljabbar the new.
Kareem abduljabbar born ferdinand lewis lew alcindor on april 16, 1947 is considered by many fans and sportswriters to be the greatest basketball player of all time. At one time, lew alcindor was just another kid from new york city with all the usual problems. It was the beginning of what was to become a 50year long relationship. Yamiche alcindor is a journalist currently working for pbs newshour as a white house correspondent.