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Opening Day by Jonathan Eig

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Book name: Opening Day (2024)
Category: American History
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Pages: 400 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 2007, midnight
The book provides a detailed account of Jackie Robinson's historic debut in Major League Baseball, breaking the color barrier in 1947. It explores the intense challenges and racial discrimination Robinson faced, both on and off the field, as he became a symbol of change in America. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the narrative captures the tension, excitement, and significance of this pivotal moment in sports history, highlighting Robinson's courage and resilience in the face of adversity.

About the author

Jonathan Eig

Jonathan Eig

4 books

Jonathan Eig is the author of six books, four of them New York Times best sellers, as well as four books for children. He is a former reporter for The Wall Street Journal. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
His most recent book is "King: A Life." His previous book, Ali: A Life," was the winner of the PEN Award and hailed as an "epic" by Joyce Carol Oates in her New York Times review.
His other books are: "Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig;" "Opening Day:… Read more