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3.0
I picked this one up at my library after reading the subtitle of it. I found the book to be an easy read and there were many sports figures I learned about that I didn't know about prior to reading.
I found the issues advocated for were varied and admirable. Many of these men and women risked losing their place in history. Many faced huge backlash in their personal lives also.
But Blake's point is that athletes are given a unique opportunity of prominence and status to make their communities better. And while many people might say, let them play football, or baseball or whatever their chosen profession without bringing in politics, Blake says lets bringing tolerance and enlightenment and compassion. I find that message powerful.
The writing gets a bit repetitive, but this one is a solid read for content rather than style.
I found the issues advocated for were varied and admirable. Many of these men and women risked losing their place in history. Many faced huge backlash in their personal lives also.
But Blake's point is that athletes are given a unique opportunity of prominence and status to make their communities better. And while many people might say, let them play football, or baseball or whatever their chosen profession without bringing in politics, Blake says lets bringing tolerance and enlightenment and compassion. I find that message powerful.
The writing gets a bit repetitive, but this one is a solid read for content rather than style.
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