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In his first memoir written especially for young readers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will focus on his relationships with several important coaches in his life - including his father, his high-school coach and Coach Wooden - as he tells the story of his life and career.
First publish date: 2017
Subjects: Juvenile literature, New York Times bestseller, Social reformers, African americans, biography, Basketball players
Authors: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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