The John Carlos Story

The Sports Moment That Changed the World

Nonfiction, Sports, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, Biography & Memoir
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Author: Dave Zirin, John Wesley Carlos ISBN: 9781608461332
Publisher: Haymarket Books Publication: October 4, 2011
Imprint: Haymarket Books Language: English
Author: Dave Zirin, John Wesley Carlos
ISBN: 9781608461332
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Publication: October 4, 2011
Imprint: Haymarket Books
Language: English

New Afterword by Dave Zirin and John Carlos

While the numerous sports memoirs and biographies published every year show an enduring interest in the subject matter, Carlos and Zirin offer a blend of storytelling that includes both politics and sports rarely scene in the genre.

Since the books release, John Carlos has toured and spoken directly to thousands and has appeared on national television shows.

John Carlos has been commemorated via the Arthur Ashe award for courage given at the 2008 ESPY awards. Since the hardcover release of the John Carlos Story the book has been praised in the New York Times and has made the LA Times Best Seller list.

The book has also been nominated for and NAACP image award.

Dave Zirin, a rising young star in sports writing, has a sizable and growing fan base through his frequent interviews on MSNBC's Rachel Madow Show and Morning Joe, and through his popular reportage for The Nation, where he is Sports Editor, and the weekly column at his blog, Edge of Sports

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New Afterword by Dave Zirin and John Carlos

While the numerous sports memoirs and biographies published every year show an enduring interest in the subject matter, Carlos and Zirin offer a blend of storytelling that includes both politics and sports rarely scene in the genre.

Since the books release, John Carlos has toured and spoken directly to thousands and has appeared on national television shows.

John Carlos has been commemorated via the Arthur Ashe award for courage given at the 2008 ESPY awards. Since the hardcover release of the John Carlos Story the book has been praised in the New York Times and has made the LA Times Best Seller list.

The book has also been nominated for and NAACP image award.

Dave Zirin, a rising young star in sports writing, has a sizable and growing fan base through his frequent interviews on MSNBC's Rachel Madow Show and Morning Joe, and through his popular reportage for The Nation, where he is Sports Editor, and the weekly column at his blog, Edge of Sports

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