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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Becoming Kareem

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

Book Details

Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre

Children`s Literature

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Biography

Setting

United States • 1960s-1970s

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Publication Year

2017

Audience

Middle grade

Super Short Summary

Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court is a 2017 memoir by NBA star and activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, chronicling his youth from childhood to his early years in the NBA. He shares family stories, educational experiences, and his sports journey. It also discusses his name and religious change, his engagement with the civil rights movement, and his personal quest for identity and values. This book depicts racial discrimination and violence.

Inspirational

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

2,542 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Readers of Becoming Kareem appreciate Abdul-Jabbar's candid recounting of his life, his growth as an athlete, and his activism. The memoir is praised for its honesty and inspirational message. However, some feel it occasionally lacks depth in discussing complex issues. Overall, it is seen as an enlightening and motivational read.

Who Should Read Becoming Kareem?

A reader who would enjoy Becoming Kareem by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is likely interested in sports memoirs, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. Fans of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou or The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish will find similar themes of resilience and profound life lessons.

4.5