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Ways of Grace Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together

Name: Ways of Grace
Author: James Blake

Auteur: James Blake

Taal: Engels

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Uitgever: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Auteur: James Blake Carol Taylor

Engels
Paperback
9780062354532
06 juli 2018
256 pagina's

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Inspired by Arthur Ashe&;s bestselling memoir Days of Grace, a collection of positive, uplifting stories of seemingly small acts of grace from across the sports world that have helped to bridge cultural and racial divides.

Like many people of color, James Blake has experienced the effects of racism firsthand&;publicly&;first at the U.S. Open, and then in front of his hotel on a busy Manhattan street, where he was tackled and handcuffed by a police officer in a case of "mistaken identity." Though rage would have been justified, Blake faced both incidents with dignity and aplomb.

In Ways of Grace he reflects on his experiences and explores those of other sports stars and public figures who have not only overcome adversity, but have used them to unite rather than divide, including:

Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, a Pakistani Muslim and Amir Hadad, an Israeli Jew, who despite the conflicts of their countries, paired together in the 2002 Wimbledon men&;s doubles draw.

Muhammad Ali, who transcended racism with a magnetic personality and a breathtaking mastery of boxing that was unparalleled.

Nelson Mandela, who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his commitment to social reform, peace, and equality yet never gave up his battle to end apartheid&;a struggle that led to his eventual freedom and his nation's transition to black majority rule.

Groundbreaking tennis legend Arthur Ashe, who was a model of courage, elegance, and poise on the court and off; a gifted player who triumphed in the all-white world of professional tennis, and became one of his generation's greatest players.

Weaving together these and other poignant and unforgettable stories, Blake reveals how, through seemingly small acts of grace, we can confront hatred, bigotry, and injustice with virtue&;and use it to propel ourselves to greater heights.

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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 06 juli 2018
Aantal pagina's: 256
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Hoofdauteur: James Blake
Tweede Auteur: Carol Taylor
Hoofduitgeverij: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

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Extra groot lettertype: Nee
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Verpakking breedte: 202 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 18 mm
Verpakking lengte: 135 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 200 g

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EAN: 9780062354532

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