Proud (Young Readers Edition): Living My American Dream

by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Hardcover, 2018

Status

Available

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2018), Edition: Young Readers ed., 304 pages

Library's review

"Muhammad, Olympic medalist for the U.S. fencing team, presents a memoir emphasizing the role of sports in her life.

Muhammad, a black, Muslim American who grew up in New Jersey, was raised by loving, supportive parents in a stable home. Her parents had many expectations of her and her siblings, one
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of which was that they would always participate in a sport. Some readers know the general story of how Muhammad finally picked and stayed with fencing—a sport in which she could wear the team uniform without compromising the modest attire required of her faith—but there are surprises in the details. Muhammad’s experiences in schools, in sports, in social situations, and in national and international competitions include moments of joy and exhilaration as well as many periods of isolation and self-doubt. The honesty in her writing makes it easy to connect with her journey, so that even readers who are not interested in the details of fencing will want to keep going to see how she made it all the way. Her dedication is impressive, and the many other people populating the pages of her memoir create a portrait of what it takes to make a champion. Readers who are already fans of Muhammad will love her even more, and all readers will gain much inspiration from this heartfelt memoir of a true American hero.

Like Muhammad herself, this book is a timely gift to us all. (glossary, interview) (Memoir. 10-18)" Kirkus Starred Review, www.kirkusreviews.com
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Language

Original language

English

ISBN

0316477001 / 9780316477000

Barcode

922
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