Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-211) and index
Contents
Part I: Foundations -- Taking the freedom train -- Throwing stones -- Stoking the fire -- Tarring Jim Crow -- Part II: From college to the army -- Snatching sacks -- Banding with Black Bulldogs -- Resisting arrest -- Falling in love -- Fighting the army -- Part III: Baseball -- Fueling the Negro Leagues -- Staring at Rickey -- Crushing the minors -- Becoming Jackie again -- Controlling his temper -- Straightening his back -- Kicking Jackie -- Winning the world series -- Part IV: Civil rights -- Marching for integrated schools -- Extinguishing hatred -- Backing the Birmingham students -- Marching on Washington -- Warring with Malcolm X -- Crashing the white man's party -- Part V: Patriotism and family -- Defending peace and war -- Refusing to fly the flag-- Heading home
Summary
"An enthralling, eye-opening portrayal of this barrier-breaking American hero as a lifelong, relentlessly proud fighter for Black justice and civil rights"-- Provided by publisher
