In this biography, Judith Pinkerton Josephson explores the life and career of this famous track and field star. In his later life, Owens inspired others as a popular public speaker and through his work with boys' clubs, Scout troops, and delinquent youths. A man of determination and courage, Jesse Owens rose above the bigotry of the era to become a humanitarian, a friend of youth, and an ambassador of sports. A well-written absorbing biography of the track legend. The author nicely balances stories about the development of Owens the athlete with details about his personal life and the struggles he faced as an African American . . .
Extensive notes follow each chapter . . .
The index is excellent. This is a heroic story that demands to be shared with each new generation. Co-Author of the latest and funniest grammar book on the market. Also take a look at File . . .