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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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How did Abdul-Jabbar’s upbringing and childhood experiences shape his understanding of race and identity? Explain with references to the text.

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Reflect on Abdul-Jabbar’s experience growing up during the civil rights movement in the US. How did his activism impact his athletics and his personal life?

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How did Abdul-Jabbar’s attitude to basketball change as he grew up? Explain in detail.