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Author:
Kostya Kennedy
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Date:
April 12, 2022
True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson is an unconventional biography, focusing on four transformative years in Robinson's athletic and public life: 1946, his first year playing in the essentially all-white minor leagues for the Montreal Royals; 1949, when he won the Most Valuable Player Award in his third season as a Brooklyn Dodger; 1956, his final season in major league baseball, when he played valiantly despite his increasing health struggles; and 1972, the year of his untimely death. Through it all, Robinson remained true to the effort and the mission, true to his convictions and contradictions.
What The Reviewers Say
Kennedy brings literary grace to his subject, illuminating Robinson’s sizzling style on the ballfield, his colossal significance in American culture, his complex humanity and his enduring legacy.
... a fresh and refreshing look at a twice-told (or more) tale.
An unconventional biography of the baseball legend. The author writes about the four most important years of Robinson’s life.
An idiosyncratic and heartfelt look at the enduring legacy of sports pioneer Jackie Robinson.
