Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed AmericaSharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. The author explores the circumstances surrounding Jackie Robinson's breakthrough. She also tells the off-the-field story of Robinson's hard-won victories and the inspiring effect he had on his family, his community ... his country! Includes never-before-published letters by Jackie Robinson, as well as photos from the Robinson family archives. |
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