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In the blink of an eye : an autobiography
- Title
- In the blink of an eye : an autobiography / Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf with Nick Chiles ; foreword by Howard Bryant.
- Author
- Abdul-Rauf, Mahmoud, 1969-
- Publication
- New York : Kaepernick Publishing, [2022]
- ©2022
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | Sc D 23-405 | Schomburg Center - Research & Reference |
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- Description
- 253 pages; 22 cm
- Summary
- "In an autobiography marked by staggering vulnerability, former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf-whose given name was Chris Jackson before converting to Islam and changing it in 1991-recounts the twists, turns, trials, and triumphs of his life. He is perhaps most well-known for being exiled from the league for praying -- instead of standing and saluting the flag -- during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games throughout the 1995-96 season. Abdul-Rauf's protest sent shockwaves through the NBA that can still be felt today. With wit and candor, Abdul-Rauf tells the story of how he rose to the top of his game -- only to have his career taken away in the blink of an eye when he stood up for his principles. He also recounts his experiences living with Tourette Syndrome, committing his life to the Islamic faith, and growing up estranged from his father. In the Blink of an Eye challenges readers to examine our own lives by asking what we value, how we want to be remembered, and how we can contribute to making the world a better place. Through evocative passages that place the reader in the heat of the moment as well as poignant portraits of the important people in his life, In the Blink of an Eye will capture the attention of readers from all walks of life. This book is a must-read for anyone who has faced down adversity by standing up for the integrity of their own life, path, and identity. From his confrontations with racism -- including the burning down of his house -- to his difficult relationship with some of his closest family members, Adbul-Rauf reveals in intimate detail the important and inspirational, if painful, episodes that shaped his life." --
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Autobiographies.
- Biographies.
- Call Number
- Sc D 23-405
- ISBN
- 9781595911209
- 1595911200
- OCLC
- 1346521610
- 1346521610
- Author
- Abdul-Rauf, Mahmoud, 1969- author.
- Title
- In the blink of an eye : an autobiography / Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf with Nick Chiles ; foreword by Howard Bryant.
- Publisher
- New York : Kaepernick Publishing, [2022]
- Copyright Date
- ©2022
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Local Note
- Schomburg copy with dust jacket.
- Local Subject
- Black author.
- Added Author
- Chiles, Nick, author.Bryant, Howard, 1968- writer of foreword.
- Research Call Number
- Sc D 23-405