Kareem abdul jabbar biography book

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American former basketball player.

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Giant Steps: The Autobiography of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

December 24,

From the beginning of the book Kareem has confirmed to be a true intellectual and objectively smart person. Reading his biography back-to-back with Bill Russell's one I could not help but compare these two greats. While I admired Bill's raw intellect and understanding of the world around, it became quickly apparent to me that Kareem has advantages of a more structured education which led him to being able think in a more structured and conventional way, while Russell's intellect appeared to me more intuitive.

Whatever Bill might have lacked in intellect (as crazy as that may sound talking about one of the smartest ones to ever lace basketball shoes), he compensated in heart and character. Kareem in this regard appeared to me a bit soft and whiny. I guess this might have something to do with the fact that Russell was a late bloomer and had to fight against all odds to go where he went, while Kareem was a child prodigy and became successful very early in his life.

I respected Kareem the least when reading about his religion. I had no issues with the beginning of it, conversion and all (although his pseudo-intellectual reasoning for Islam being superior to Christianity seemed weak), but later stages, looking d

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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court

The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, pleasing a strict father, and overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life was packed with ""coaches"" who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar's life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiring journey.

Written especially for young readers, Becoming Kareem chronicles how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar become the icon and legend he is today, both on and off the court.