Jesse Owens: Facing Down Hitler (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781502610492)

Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Jesse Owens, an African American, dominated Hitler's Olympics in Berlin in 1936, discrediting claims of racial superiority, and earning great respect in Europe. He then returned home to force the United States to confront its own racial attitudes.

Author: Jackie F. Stanmyre
ISBN-10: 1502610493
ISBN-13: 9781502610492
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2015
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2016 pg. 106