03688cam a2200361 4500 298228636 TxAuBib 20170709120000.0 ||||||s2017||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780062354549 006235454X B01M9C1TLP Amazon d7f2ccee-f50a-41c3-b144-f5f98b7e1bbc OverDrive (Reserve ID) 3007047 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Blake, James Carlos. Ways of Grace [Libby eBook] : Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together. HarperCollins, 2017. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 1530kB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read, Filesize: 1530kB. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. HTML:<p>Inspired by Arthur Ashe's bestselling memoir Days of Grace, a collection of positive, uplifting stories of seemingly small acts of grace from across the sports world that have helped to bridge cultural and racial divides.</p> <p>Like many people of color, James Blake has experienced the effects of racism firsthand—publicly—first at the U.S. Open, and then in front of his hotel on a busy Manhattan street, where he was tackled and handcuffed by a police officer in a case of "mistaken identity." Though rage would have been justified, Blake faced both incidents with dignity and aplomb.</p> <p>In Ways of Grace he reflects on his experiences and explores those of other sports stars and public figures who have not only overcome adversity, but have used them to unite rather than divide, including:</p> <p>Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, a Pakistani Muslim and Amir Hadad, an Israeli Jew, who despite the conflicts of their countries, paired together in the 2002 Wimbledon men's doubles draw.</p> <p>Muhammad Ali, who transcended racism with a magnetic personality and a breathtaking mastery of boxing that was unparalleled.</p> <p>Nelson Mandela, who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his commitment to social reform, peace, and equality yet never gave up his battle to end apartheid—a struggle that led to his eventual freedom and his nation's transition to black majority rule.</p> <p>Groundbreaking tennis legend Arthur Ashe, who was a model of courage, elegance, and poise on the court and off; a gifted player who triumphed in the all-white world of professional tennis, and became one of his generation's greatest players.</p> <p>Weaving together these and other poignant and unforgettable stories, Blake reveals how, through seemingly small acts of grace, we can confront hatred, bigotry, and injustice with virtue—and use it to propel ourselves to greater heights.</p>. "This book will appeal not only to sports fans who want to learn more about their heroes, but also for those seeking a better understanding of why sports matter in making the world a better place.". Library Journal. Sports & Recreations. Nonfiction. Sociology. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2017-07-08 23:00:02. Taylor, Carol. http://camellia.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=d7f2ccee-f50a-41c3-b144-f5f98b7e1bbc https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=d7f2ccee-f50a-41c3-b144-f5f98b7e1bbc&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=d7f2ccee-f50a-41c3-b144-f5f98b7e1bbc&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=d7f2ccee-f50a-41c3-b144-f5f98b7e1bbc&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)