In the Blink of an Eye: An Autobiography - Abdul-Rauf, Mahmoud
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· Print and e-ARC distribution to trade and consumer media, both traditional and online, via Goodreads, NetGalley, and other distribution platforms. · Social media marketing on Facebook and Twitter. · PR campaign with print, radio, and digital interview targets. · Newfound relevance: In the wake of Colin Kaepernick's protests, many other athletes have followed a similar path, standing up for their beliefs and using their public platforms as ways to speak truth to power. The Black Lives Matter movement sheds new light on earlier visionaries like Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, whose protest was…mehr

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· Print and e-ARC distribution to trade and consumer media, both traditional and online, via Goodreads, NetGalley, and other distribution platforms. · Social media marketing on Facebook and Twitter. · PR campaign with print, radio, and digital interview targets. · Newfound relevance: In the wake of Colin Kaepernick's protests, many other athletes have followed a similar path, standing up for their beliefs and using their public platforms as ways to speak truth to power. The Black Lives Matter movement sheds new light on earlier visionaries like Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, whose protest was marginalized in his own time. · Spiritual search: The book tells of Abdul-Rauf's eventual self-discovery that accompanied his reversion to Islam and how it progressed in parallel to his political awakening. Thus, in a way rare in most sports memoirs, the book has value for readers asking questions about their own spiritual journeys. · Race and sports: The book feeds into the current reappraisal of professional sports with regard to athletes and how they are treated by governing bodies. In the wake of the events and protests of 2020, the national conversation about race and racism's role in sports has widened. This book will become an important resource in that conversation. · Inspirational story: Whether or not you're a sports fan, this book will provide inspiration from its story of a man beating all the odds: Tourette Syndrome, poverty, predatory associates, divorce, an NBA blacklist, and systemic racial oppression.
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (born Chris Jackson) is a world-renowned professional basketball player who grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi. He first caught the nation’s attention in 1988 as a Louisiana State University (LSU) freshman sensation. That year he averaged 30.2 points per game, an NCAA record that stands to this day. In 1990, he entered the NBA after his sophomore year and was drafted 3rd overall by the Denver Nuggets. In 1991, he converted to Islam and took the same Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.   By the 1995–1996 season, Abdul-Rauf was unmatched on the court, scoring 51 against the seemingly unbreakable Utah Jazz, 32 on Michael Jordan, and leading his team in both points and assists. It was shortly before this time that Abdul-Rauf decided he would no longer stand for the national anthem, viewing the American flag as a symbol of oppression and racism. The NBA temporarily suspended Abdul-Rauf, and soon he was traded to the Sacramento Kings, where he was kept on the bench much of the time. After his contract expired, he found himself shunned by every NBA team, effectively forced out of the league. Today, Abdul-Rauf plays in the BIG3 basketball league where he was named co-captain of his team and led them to consecutive playoff and semi-finals games. He continues to participate in many speaking engagements around the world encouraging people to stand up for their principles.