Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
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Review [Abdul-Jabbar's] concerns are deep, his arguments well-founded, and his solutions straightforward...on how racism, gender equality, and other s
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ocial and cultural issues in America can be changed for the betterment of all.-- "Kirkus Reviews"[With] an endearing lack of cynicism...the book deploys easily grasped metaphors alongside current polling data and pop culture references. Each chapter ends with a numbered list of possible answers to the questions explored earlier. The prevailing tone is a plainspoken and principled defense of reason over emotion and education over ignorance.-- "Publishers Weekly"Abdul-Jabbar tackles racism, sexism, economic inequality, and more in his latest work, which is inspired by his own experience...Each chapter closes with specific recommendations...Recommended for all readers seeking a clear, concise overview of many pressing issues facing the country today.-- "Library Journal"Is designed not only to be read and discussed but also to be used as a blueprint for action. It allows the reader to engage the mind of a deeply principled man, a progressive committed to equality for all, a man who possesses the faith that his country might actually one day live up to its mythology.-- "Washington Post" Product Description Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; NBA scoring champion, six-time MVP, and Hall of Famer; now brings that keen insight to the fore in Writings on the Wall. As the nation debates whom to send to the White House, Abdul-Jabbar brings his unique blend of erudition, street smarts and authentic experience in this collection of essays on the country's seemingly irreconcilable partisan divide. About the Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Since retiring, he has been an actor and basketball coach and has authored six books for adults and three for children, including What Color Is My World?, which won the NAACP award for Best Children's Book. In 2012, he was selected as a US cultural ambassador, and in 2016 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award which recognizes exceptional meritorious service.Raymond Obstfeld is an associate professor of English at Orange Coast College and the author of more than forty books of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, including studies of the Italian Renaissance, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Moby-Dick.Ben Adducchio is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
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