Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By

by Sharon Robinson

Paper Book, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

796.357092

Publication

Scholastic (2001), Edition: April, 181 pages

Description

Baseball hero Jackie Robinson's daughter discusses nine values that her father held dear, shares memories from her life and her father's that illustrate those values, and profiles individuals whom she considers heroes, including Christopher Reeve and Oprah Winfrey.

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LibraryThing member Stahl-Ricco
A really excellent overview of Jackie Robinson's life both in and after baseball. His daughter is the author, but she uses Jackie's own words to illustrate his struggles and his perseverance. The book is divided into sections related to Jackies' nine values to live by and each section has stories,
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photos, and essays. I found it to be a great way to learn more about Jackie and also a nice review of the Civil Rights struggle in this country. Go #42!
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Physical description

181 p.; 8.9 inches

ISBN

0439237653 / 9780439237659
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