| Souled Out?: How Blacks Are Winning and Losing in Sports |  | Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
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Media: Digital
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 291
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.9
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.08996073
ASIN: B00149GD9I
Publication Date: November 5, 2007
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Book Description
Now, some 40 years after the American Civil Rights Movement set the stage for greater participation and integration of blacks in sport, the complexion of this country's ball fields, gyms, and stadiums--though not owners' suites and administrative boardrooms--has been forever changed. In Souled Out? award-winning author Shaun Powell pulls no punches in asking and answering tough questions concerning the state of blacks' sports participation today.
Sure to make you think, and likely to make you blink, Powell's work is unique in its objective, honest approach to this too-often polarizing subject. What emerges are an authentic picture and forward-looking perspective that challenge all of us to address the remaining obstacles to ensure that sports are equally accessible and rewarding for people of all colors.
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 An Argument with Punch January 19, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
First of all, I'm not a sports fan, but I'm aware enough of the world around me to know Muhammad Ali from Howard Cossell. The raised fists on the cover of "Souled Out?" took me straight to the opening pages. I was hooked.
As a white male, how could I put down a book in which the author confesses in the first pages that Tommy Smith's courageously defiant raised fist made him, the author as a young man, want to go out and punch the first white kid he met?
As someone who doesn't follow sports, I can't argue with Powell's thesis, but I can tell you that his argument captivated me. "Souled Out?" opens up and teases out social issues with important and far-reaching implications that go far beyond sports. It remains clear and compelling throughout, even to a non-sports-fan.
I closed "Souled Out?" with a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the challenges facing black atheletes in America.
Interesting... October 31, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Powell brings up many good points, is easy to read, & this book makes for good discussions! It highlights the lack of the father-figure in many African-American households and how it has effected this generation--on & off the field. Many other issues are raised, however, this is what impacted me the most.
Fantastic! October 3, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I enjoyed reading William Rhoden's "Million Dollar Slaves" last year, but it read more like a history lesson than does Shaun Powell's excellent page-turner. While Powell offers some historical perspective on the state of black athletes in America, "Souled Out" is primarily driven by present-day issues. This is a big reason for my enjoying his book so much.
This is an engrossing, thoughtful read by a terrific writer and the book should encourage lively debate around many dinner tables, water coolers, and football tailgates this season. Sports fans of every stripe will find this to be a great read spanning a variety of important issues. I could not put it down! A+
Engaging September 28, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Powell provides a thought-provoking look at the modern day black athlete. He points out the shortcomings of big-time athletes and how some athletes have made themselves jesters. At the same time, he also provides future directions for improving the situation of today's athlete in this honest but opinionated book. This is a great read for anyone interested in racial issues. It's the best book that I've read in several years.
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