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Promised to Keep offers a heartfelt portrait of Jackie Robinson, the pioneering African‑American baseball legend who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. Through the eyes of his daughter, the book traces Robinson’s journey from a university athlete to a national icon, highlighting the challenges he faced on and off the field. It also situates his story within the broader context of United States race relations and the conduct of life for African Americans during the mid‑20th century. Aimed at juvenile readers, the biography underscores themes of perseverance, dignity, and the transformative power of sport.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Robinson, Sharon
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