Great Time Coming The Life of Jackie Robinson, from Baseball to Birmingham

Jackie Robinson ended the shameful practice of racial exclusion in major-league baseball & led a social revolution through his commitment to the struggle for equality & dignity for himself & all black people. Brings to life Robinson the man, a flesh-&-blood crusader whose humanity, passion, doubts, & fears are too often overlooked in the history-book treatment of his accomplishments. He shows the roots of Robinson's commitment to the cause of his race, the depth of his involvement, & the occasional missteps along the way that have clouded our understanding of who Robinson was. Recounts the important stories of Robinson's career. Photos.Falkner, David is the author of 'Great Time Coming The Life of Jackie Robinson, from Baseball to Birmingham' with ISBN 9780788191718 and ISBN 0788191713.