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Harvey Frommer
Jackie Robinson [EPUB ebook]

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This sensitive commentary on Jackie Robinsons life describes his childhood in Pasadena, through his years as a sports hero, to his later involvement in politics and the Civil Rights movement. Harvey Frommer has drawn upon interviews with Robinsons family, friends, and fellow ball players to tell the story of a courageous man who triumphed over bigotry and personal tragedy to take his place in the hearts of millions of Americans.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781630761585 ● Publisher Lyons Press ● Published 2017 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5379431 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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