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""An extraordinary book ...invitingly written and brisk."" --Chicago Tribune ""Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay."" --The Washington Post Book World ""Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered."" --Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same rights as any other human being. In this book, renowned broadcaster Scott Simon reveals how Robinson's heroism brought the country face-to-face with the question of racial equality. From his days in the army to his ascent to the major leagues, Robinson battled bigotry at every turn. Simon deftly traces the journey of the rookie who became Rookie of the Year, recalling the taunts and threats, the stolen bases and the slides to home plate, the trials and triumphs. Robinson's number, 42, has been retired by every club in major league baseball--in homage to the man who had to hang his first Brooklyn Dodgers uniform on a hook rather than in a locker.

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Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay. (Washington Post) ...Simon's account...is as thorough and accessible as the reader is likely to find. (Publishers Weekly, June 24, 2002) ...for those not completely familiar with [Jackie Robinson's] story, this is an excellent place to start... Readers familiar with his story can still enjoy a wordsmith's craft. (Library Journal, September 15, 2002) An extraordinary little book in an extraordinary new series intended to capture extraordinary moments in history. (Chicago Tribune, September 29, 2002) delights audiences with his wit, inquisitiveness and humanity... (SKY, October 2002) Simon is at his best when giving the reader the texture of Robinson's story before he set foot on Ebbets field. (New York Times Book Review, October 13, 2002) no one has ever told the tale so well as he does in this extended essay . (The Washington Post Book World, Sunday, October 13, 2002) Scott Simon has rendered a wonderful and nuanced portrait of Robinson and his quest...[and calls the book] a well-rounded portrait... (The Seattle Times, October 13, 2002) Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball deftly captures the drama of Robinson's first year in baseball... (Tampa Tribune, October 20, 2002) ...he traces Robinson's bravery while excelling and lightinga path to social justice. (Sports Illustrated, October 28, 2002)

""Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay."" (Washington Post) ""...Simon's account...is as thorough and accessible as the reader is likely to find."" (Publishers Weekly, June 24, 2002) ""...for those not completely familiar with [Jackie Robinson's] story, this is an excellent place to start... Readers familiar with his story can still enjoy a wordsmith's craft."" (Library Journal, September 15, 2002) ""An extraordinary little book in an extraordinary new series intended to capture extraordinary moments in history."" (Chicago Tribune, September 29, 2002) ""delights audiences with his wit, inquisitiveness and humanity..."" (SKY, October 2002) ""Simon is at his best when giving the reader the texture of Robinson's story before he set foot on Ebbets field."" (New York Times Book Review, October 13, 2002) ""no one has ever told the tale so well as he does in this extended essay"". (The Washington Post Book World, Sunday, October 13, 2002) ""Scott Simon has rendered a wonderful and nuanced portrait of Robinson and his quest...[and calls the book] a well-rounded portrait..."" (The Seattle Times, October 13, 2002) ""Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball deftly captures the drama of Robinson's first year in baseball..."" (Tampa Tribune, October 20, 2002) ""...he traces Robinson's bravery while excelling and lightinga path to social justice."" (Sports Illustrated, October 28, 2002)

Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay. (Washington Post) ...Simon's account...is as thorough and accessible as the reader is likely to find. (Publishers Weekly, June 24, 2002) ...for those not completely familiar with [Jackie Robinson's] story, this is an excellent place to start... Readers familiar with his story can still enjoy a wordsmith's craft. (Library Journal, September 15, 2002) An extraordinary little book in an extraordinary new series intended to capture extraordinary moments in history. (Chicago Tribune, September 29, 2002) delights audiences with his wit, inquisitiveness and humanity... (SKY, October 2002) Simon is at his best when giving the reader the texture of Robinson's story before he set foot on Ebbets field. (New York Times Book Review, October 13, 2002) no one has ever told the tale so well as he does in this extended essay . (The Washington Post Book World, Sunday, October 13, 2002) Scott Simon has rendered a wonderful and nuanced portrait of Robinson and his quest...[and calls the book] a well-rounded portrait... (The Seattle Times, October 13, 2002) Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball deftly captures the drama of Robinson's first year in baseball... (Tampa Tribune, October 20, 2002) ...he traces Robinson's bravery while excelling and lighting a path to social justice. (Sports Illustrated, October 28, 2002)

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SCOTT SIMON, the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon, has won every major award in broadcasting for his personal essays, war reporting, and commentary. He is also the author of Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan.

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