On the Shoulders of Giants
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On the Shoulders of Giants, Volume 1
How Harlem Became the Center of the Universe
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
read by Avery Brooks
Part 1 of the On the Shoulders of Giants series
Basketball legend and New York Times bestselling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recounts the birth of Harlem, from the boll weevil to the Great Migration, and discusses how Harlem influenced his life.
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On the Shoulders of Giants, Volume 2
Master Intellects and Creative Giants
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
read by Jesse L. Martin
Part 2 of the On the Shoulders of Giants series
New York Times best-selling author and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar examines some of the leading political and cultural figures of the Harlem Renaissance-including Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Langston Hughes, and many more.
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On the Shoulders of Giants, Volume 3
Basketball Comes to Harlem
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
read by Bob Costas
Part 3 of the On the Shoulders of Giants series
Best-selling author and NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes listeners on a tour through the segregated days of early basketball. Along the way, hoops icons like Charles Barkley, Julius Erving, and John Wooden share their thoughts, while broadcast legend Bob Costas narrates.
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On the Shoulders of Giants, Volume 4
Jazz Lights Up Harlem
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
read by Stanley Crouch
Part 4 of the On the Shoulders of Giants series
The legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes listeners back to the Harlem Renaissance-a time and place when jazz was king. Famed jazz critic Stanley Crouch narrates as Kareem shares thoughts on this distinctly American musical style and its profound influence. Also offering insights are such iconic figures as Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, and Maya Angelou.
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