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.
David M. Shribman,
The Wall Street Journal
... a fresh and refreshing look at a twice-told (or more) tale.
Gus Palas,
Library Journal
An unconventional biography of the baseball legend. The author writes about the four most important years of Robinson’s life.
Publishers Weekly
An idiosyncratic and heartfelt look at the enduring legacy of sports pioneer Jackie Robinson.