The John Carlos Story : The Sports Moment That Changed the World by John Wesley

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
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Unknown
Signed By
John Carlos
Signed
No
Book Series
Historical
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults, Young Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
No
Personalize
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Type
us history
Personalized
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Features
Illustrated
ISBN
9781608461271
Book Title
John Carlos Story : the Sports Moment That Changed the World
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2011
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.2 in
Author
Dave Zirin, John Wesley Carlos
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Sociology of Sports, Sports, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
220 Pages
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Publisher
Haymarket Books
ISBN-10
1608461270
ISBN-13
9781608461271
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99579406

Product Key Features

Book Title
John Carlos Story : the Sports Moment That Changed the World
Number of Pages
220 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sociology of Sports, Sports, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Dave Zirin, John Wesley Carlos
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

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Trade
LCCN
2011-017112
Reviews
"John Carlos is an American hero. And finally he has written a memoir to tell us his story--and a powerful story it is. I couldn't put this book down." --Michael Moore "The John Carlos story is the remarkable chronicle of an epic life sketched against the defining crisis of race in America. Carlos' athletic genius on the field is matched by his heroic will to overcome trials and tribulations in his personal life, and to find resurrection in his professional life. This is an inspiring and eloquent story about a great American whose commitment to truth, justice and democracy were tested and found true." --Michael Eric Dyson "John Carlos' life story is an insightful and gripping look at the times he lived and the Olympics he helped make so memorable. He shows us that the one day that made him famous was only the most outward and visible sign of a touching and thoughtful life." --Frank Deford "The John Carlos Story is a blow by blow detail of triumph vs tragedy from the jump. Again Dave Zirin uncovers, and yet illuminates the mere footnotes of this sports history hero with his impeccable balance of truth. This story drills a hole into the myth of black athlete success and worship." --Chuck D, Public Enemy "In this breathlessly readable tale, John Carlos finally steps out of that iconic photograph to become the vibrant, fascinating hero we never really knew." --Robert Lipsyte, author of An Accidental Sportswriter, a memoir "John Carlos's story of bravery and sacrifice will warm your heart. But beyond his individual heroism, it speaks to the power of athletes who bodaciously refuse to just "shut up and play." Carlos and Zirin capture the way that through sports, the actions of a few athletes resonate across the globe." --William Hunter, Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association "An intelligent and insightful look into the journey of one of our most underrated heroes. Mr. Carlos' passion for justice and fairness has changed our world. You can feel his passion (and his anger) in every word." --Jemele Hill, ESPN columnist and television analyst "John Carlos tells a compelling story of courage and the consequences of action. He, Tommie Smith and many other Black athletes took a stand against racial injustice in the U.S. and racial injustice in sports. They were ridiculed by many mainstream commentators at the time, but their actions helped to transform both the sports world and this country. This book was by and about someone who has been and remains one of my heroes." --Bill Fletcher, Jr., editorial board member, BlackCommentator.com "History tells us iconic moments in sport are always enveloped in personal stories of sacrifice, courage, and angst. The lasting images that we see occur in a flash contain enriching back stories that are typically even more significant and tragic than the moment itself. John Carlos and Dave Zirin have combined to tell such a story. The moment that two men stood on the world platform to take a stand after they had become the best in the world is rich, complicated but most importantly as relevant today as it was in Mexico City. Dave brings a beautiful and passionate voice of truth to his listeners and achieves the same in this book about a man who became a legend. I am proud to call him my friend." --DeMaurice Smith, Director NFL Players Assiciation "The Nation's sports columnist Dave Zirin combines the passion of the most rabid sports nut with the intellectual rigor of the most learned Hegelian." -- Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor, The Nation "Not since Hunter S. Thompson has a sports writer shown the right snarl for the job." -- Naomi Klein
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
796.42/2092 B
Table Of Content
Contents Foreword by Cornel West * ix Preface by Dave Zirin * xi Introduction: To Sleep with Anger * 1 One: Harlem World * 5" Two: Street Level Protest: You Have Forty-Eight Hours . . .* 33" Three: Trouble in Texas * 59 Four: 1968 * 77 Five: The Medal Stand * 103 Six: The Unraveling * 129 Seven: Efforts at Resurrection * 155 Eight: Save Your Redemption * 167 Afterword by Dave Zirin * 175 Appendix: John W. Carlos's Track and Field Records
Synopsis
Nominated for an NAACP Image Award, Outstanding Literary Work Autobiography/Biography Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos. John Carlos is an African American former track and field athlete, professional football player, and a founding member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights. He won the bronze medal in the 200 meters race at the 1968 Olympics, where his Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith caused much political controversy. The John Carlos Story is his first book. Dave Zirin is the author of four books, including Bad Sports , A People's History of Sports in the United States , and What's My Name, Fool? He writes the popular weekly online sports column "The Edge of Sports" and is a regular contributor to SportsIllustrated.com, SLAM , Los Angeles Times , and The Nation , where he is the publication's first sports editor., 2012 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work--Biography/Autobiography "A powerful and poignant memoir."--Cornel West, from the foreword "John Carlos is an American hero. And finally he has written a memoir to tell us his story--and a powerful story it is. I couldn't put this book down."--Michael Moore Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos. John Carlos is a former track and field athlete and professional football player, and a founding member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights. He won the bronze medal in the 200-meter race at the 1968 Olympics, where his Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith caused much political controversy. Dave Zirin is the author of four books, including Bad Sports: How Owners are Ruining the Games We Love , A Peoples' History of Sports in the United States , and What's My Name, Fool?
LC Classification Number
GV697

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    May 28, 2023

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    Fantastic story about one man's battle against racism & injustice in the world of sports. This story tells the world just how bad race relations were in the 1960's and how we should NEVER return to the attitudes and actions of those tumultuous years.

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