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Raise a Fist, Take a Knee: Race and the Illusion of Progress in Modern Sports Audio CD – Unabridged, November 16, 2021

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Based on dozens of shocking interviews with some of the most influential names in sports, this is the urgent and revelatory examination of racial inequality in professional athletics America has been waiting forCommentators, coaches, and fans alike have long touted the diverse rosters of leagues like the NFL and MLB as sterling examples of a post-racial America. Yet decades after Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a display of Black power and pride, and years after Colin Kaepernick shocked the world by kneeling for the national anthem, the role Black athletes and coaches are asked to perform--both on and off the field--still can be determined as much by stereotype and old-fashion ideology as ability and performance.Whether it's the pre-game moments of resistance, the lack of diversity among coaching and managerial staff, or the consistent undervaluation of Black quarterbacks, racial politics impact every aspect of every sport being played. Yet, the gigantic salaries and glitzy lifestyles of pro athletes can disguise the ugly truths of how minority players are treated and discarded by their White bosses. John Feinstein crisscrossed the country to secure personal interviews with quarterbacks, coaches, and more, revealing the stories none of us have heard (but all of us should know).Almost seventy-five years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line, race is still a central and defining factor of America's professional sports leagues. With an encyclopedic knowledge of professional sports, and shrewd cultural criticism, John Feinstein uncovers not just why, but how, pro sports continue to perpetuate racial inequality.

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Feinstein is the most successful sportswriter in America...He has the gift of re-creating events known to us all while infusing them with excitement, even suspense.

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Feinstein makes you care.

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One of the best sportswriters alive.

-- "Larry King, praise for the author"

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John Feinstein is the author of 35 books, including two #1 New York Times Bestsellers A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled. He is also the author of 10 kids mysteries. His first young adult mystery Last Shot won the Edgar Allen Poe Award. John also works for The Washington Post, The Golf Channel, Sirius XM Radio and Comcast Sportsnet.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little Brown and Company; Unabridged edition (November 16, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1668603012
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1668603017
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.89 x 1.17 x 5.63 inches

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John Feinstein spent years on the staff at the Washington Post, as well as writing for Sports Illustrated and the National Sports Daily. He is a commentator on NPRs "Morning Edition," a regular on ESPNs "The Sports Reporters" and a visiting professor of journalism at Duke University.His first book, A Season on the Brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. His first book for younger readers, Last Shot, was a bestseller.

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Douglas Henderson

The Best Book on Racism in Sports Ever Written

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 3, 2022

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To say that John Feinstein is a prolific author would be a serious understatement. But sheer output of books is not indicative of a good author. The quality of the work is the determinative factor. Feinstein has written prolifically on golf and basketball, as well as other subjects. His works are not only factually accurate, for he has diligently done his homework, but beautifully written and considered classics. But as great as his other works are, this is his magnum opus.
I must admit that even though I have such a high regard for Feinstein (and I’ve been familiar with his work for 42 years), I was skeptical about how well he would manage such a difficult subject as racism in sports. Why? Because he’s white and the victims are Black. And very few white people, despite their professed and honest sincerity, truly understand the virulence of racism. Hell, many Blacks don’t understand it. As much as he interviewed the victims of racism, he could still drive home from the interview without the fear of the police pulling him over. He could still walk into a store without being followed.
But Feinstein cut through the epidermis, tendons, ligaments and nerves, diving straight into the marrow to expose American’s Problem: Racism. I say America’s problem because racism is as American as apple pie. One could justifiably say, based on the history of Black people in America that the Star-Spangled Banner got the words wrong. For Black people, America has too often been the land of the tree and the home of the slave. How could a white person truly understand that?
Well, to my pleasant surprise and, to be quite honest, shock, Feinstein got it. Though I finished the book about a week ago, I grappled with how much of the book I wanted to reveal in my review. I hate when reviewers spoil a book by revealing too much of it so that reading becomes anticlimactic. Yet, there are so many insightful stories in the book that beg for further discussion. Yet, I resisted doing so in this review.
Finally, I was a part of the professional tennis world for 20 years and was very close to the late, great Arthur Ashe. In fact, he was my mentor. During the last 10 months of his life, we spoke several times a week over the telephone. During one such conversation, he casually told me that being Black was more problematic than having AIDS. I was shocked by this statement because at the time AIDS was considered a death sentence. But he went on the explain that being Black was a daily thing, as were the inherent liabilities issues that went along with it in this society. But with AIDS, he continued, he had one bad day in seven. When he finished, I fully understood. When you finish reading this book, should you dare to confront the truth, you, too, will understand.

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iggybo

sheds light on an important topic

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2022

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you always know what you're getting with a feinstein book, both the pros and cons. the pros include a fast-paced, thoughtful and entertaining narrative. the cons include a lot of repetition and sarcastic asides he apparently finds clever (e.g., referring to lesser know athletes as "the immortal so and so").

that being said, the story of race and sports and the progress--or lack thereof--we've made as a society on this front is important and timely. feinstein does a good job covering the different sports and providing historical context. i do think he overreached on linking some of the conclusions made on coaches/managers specifically to race, but that's a fair debate to have.

overall, an insightful and entertaining read, as long as you can put up with some of the cons noted above.

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Robert L. Ringler Jr.

Feinstein’s best book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 26, 2022

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I’ve been reading John Feinstein‘s material since I arrived as a freshman at Duke University in 1974. He’s always been outspoken, never afraid to give an opinion, and well reasoned in almost all of his stories. I loved the stories about his relationship with John Thompson, and it’s interesting to compare those with the relationship he had with Lefty Driesell, detailed in others of his works. Good on you, John Feinstein. Thank you for taking on this project. It was well researched, well written, and everyone who is a fan of American sports should read this.

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Gabriel Ingram

Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 19, 2022

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I enjoyed reading this book and all of the stories of African American Athletes both past and present. Some historical facts I knew & others informed me of what I didn’t. This book was well written & researched. Recommend checking it out.

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Very eye opening

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 24, 2021

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Very important book to read and to help understand issues for which I was previously un-aware.

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Important, Unsettling, entertaining

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 3, 2021

John Feinstein has been a sportswriter for many years--long enough to know both the players and the coaches and the owners. Plus, he is a true sports fan and doesn’t seem to be a lunatic like many with strong opinions about sports. And I am old enough to remember the iconic raised fist salute at the Mexico City Olympics in (gasp) 1968 as well as being a long time fan of many of the players and games referenced in this book, including Colin Kaepernick, probably the first that comes to mind for many when they see “take a knee.” So a book with the title Raise a Fist, Take a Knee really jumped out at me!

The act of taking a knee definitely got a reaction from people, many of whom saw it as unpatriotic, although in the foreword by former NFL quarterback Doug Williams, it is correctly pointed out that “...the protests had nothing to do with patriotism.” The rant by the former President elicited a strong response: “The week before his rant, a total of six players knelt for the anthem. On the Sunday afterward, more than two hundred players either knelt or stayed in the locker room…” One huge point raised by Williams is that “...many people don’t want to accept that race is still a massive issue for all of us.”

TBH, I have long recognized the racism in sports, while at the same time marveling at the way sports can bring people together -- at least when they are fans of the same team or player. But if anyone has any doubt about the systematic racism in sports, this book will be a real eye opener. There are separate sections for football, baseball, and basketball, each with jaw-dropping stories or honest quotes to emphasize the point. For example, African-American players in the NFL have been asked to change positions they played, because of the racism that favors qhite quarterbacks. Well-known figures including Tony Dungy and Mike Tomlin weigh in on their experiences, recounting how Black coaches are often seen first as recruiters, better able to discuss challenges and reality with the players and their families.

I am a big sports fan. I had a love-hate relationship with this book. I loved the depth of knowledge and honesty while simultaneously hating the situation that seems to be getting worse. Definitely, have an openly racist President brought a lot of closet racists out in the open, and recent events allowing people to actually see unarmed African-Americans gunned down have contributed to a greater awareness of the pervasive racism throughout society in general and sports in particular. It is an important book, an entertaining book, and an eye opener. Five stars, and thanks to Little, Brown and netGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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steven

One of the most important books of the decade

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 11, 2022

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This book will be uncomfortable reading for some but it’s absolutely necessary if we are ever going to make progress in the world being ended of racism. Feinstein writes in such a style that you almost hear him screaming at those who just don’t get it. His best in a long time.

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