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Book summaryThe daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson share her father's nine principles of life and explores how these principles (courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence) helped him, and others, achieve remarkable goals in life. Media reviews"Young baseball fans may...despite the purposive frame, appreciate the complex portrait of a devoted player who struggled against racism with dignity and courage." |
Jackie's Nine Jackie Robinson's Values to Live byby Robinson, Sharon
Book description: Scholastic Inc.. As New in As New dust jacket 2001. Hardcover. 0.78 x 9.32 x 6.2 Inches; 192 pages; SIGNED BY BUCK ONEIL, fellow Negro League ballplayer and close friend of Jackie Robinson. TO millions of people, Jackie Robinson is a sports and civil rights hero. To Sharon Robinson, he¹s all that‹and Dad. From the unique perspective that only a daughter could have, she guides readers through the nine heart-felt, hard-won values that helped Jackie achieve his goals. Included are compelling autobiographical passages by both Robinsons, as well as powerful profiles of people like Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan who carry on Robinson¹s legacy. ; Signed by Associated .
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