Author: Jackie Robinson
Narrator: Ossie Davis
Abridged: 2 hr 56 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Published: 07/04/2008
A straightforward yet inspiring story of what it took to be the first man of color to break into the white world of professional sports. Jackie Robinson's story is more than a telling of his tremendous talent; it is also a recollection that showcases his tenacious spirit, bravery and the courage of his ideals. From the early influences of family and friends, to his time at UCLA, to the army where he challenged racism and Jim Crow laws, Jackie Robinson traces his life to playing in the black leagues, frustrated by the abuses and restrictions of second-class status in professional baseball. As Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, began to look around for a player to break the color barrier in 1946, he knew he needed a man of character who could withstand the pressures of his "Noble Experiment." Choosing Robinson gave both of them the chance to prove what they believed in. Struggles that continued in his personal life and in response to the turbulent sixties are interpreted with insight by Robinson and will give listeners an added appreciation for the amazing strength of his character.
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This is a very informative book on the life of Jackie Robinson, not just during his baseball playing career, but before and after as well. His perseverance through many hardships was amazing and his thoughts are interesting. Robinson was a true hero.