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Go Up for Glory Kindle Edition

by Bill Russell (Author), William Mcsweeny (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 343 ratings
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Back in print for the first time in decades, Go Up for Glory is the classic 1968 basketball memoir by NBA legend Bill Russell, with a new foreword from the author.

From NBA legend Bill Russell, Go Up for Glory is a basketball memoir that transcends time. First published in 1965, this narrative traces Russell's childhood in segregated America and details the challenges he faced as a Black man, even when he was a celebrated NBA star. And while some progress has been made, this book serves as an urgent reminder of how far we still have to go in the fight for human rights and equality.
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    November 17, 2020
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"A half-century after its first publication, Glory remains one of the best books of its ilk, an enthralling snapshot of its era that serves as a reminder of not only how much basketball has changed, but also how much the rest of the world hasn't. Russell was unflinching in his description of the racism he encountered growing up in Louisiana and Oakland...Still, [he] found a measure of hope."—Sports Illustrated

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Bill Russell was a former Boston Celtics center who played from 1956 to 1969, on eleven championship teams. A member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he was a five-time NBA MVP and an All Star in twelve of the thirteen years he played; many regard him as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Russell was the Celtics’ player-coach for three years, becoming the first Black coach in professional North American sports, and the first to win a championship. In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded Russell the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his accomplishments on the court and in the Civil Rights Movement. Russell is one of seven players in history to win an NCAA Championship, an NBA Championship, and an Olympic gold medal.

Bill McSweeny is a journalist, Korean War combat infantryman, corporate executive, and lifelong humanitarian and activist for civil and human rights. He is the author of three books, including Go Up for Glory, which he wrote with Celtics star Bill Russell in 1965.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HY3F3XG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton (November 17, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 17, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1571 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 059318422X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 343 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Easydoesit
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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Great story, great read. I’m so glad I was able to find a copy.
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Marilyn G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hubby's favorite gift!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2021
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I bought this book for my husband on a whim, as he is a big Bill Russell fan. He was thrilled! I can't tell you any more than that, as I'm not a basketball fan, nor do I intend to read it. But I'd say it's a good book, and it was the best birthday gift he received, he said!
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santo mollica
4.0 out of 5 stars and come down with honor
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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a good read and well written book by a man who lives by a code that he has stuck by all his life. truth and pride in one 's self. learn what it means to be a man and live that way. honesty rules even though it sometimes hurts. worth the time.
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Nancy Talbot Doty
5.0 out of 5 stars An Old Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013
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I have been criticized for assigning stars to books I say I've not read. In each case, I didn't read them; because I bought them as gifts for other people--as I did this one. However I did read "Go Up For Glory" several decades ago and bought this as a gift for a basketball aficionado grandson. It is Bill Russell's first autobiographical account of his great basketball career; and it is amazing. It is a shame that he seems to have stopped writing. After basketball retirement, Russell wrote a regular column for the Seattle Times, dealing with all sorts of sociological and political and athletic issues. The truth is that I never saw him play basketball--one doesn't need to after reading this book and its successor "Second Wind'. You can visualize it quite well. I do wish he'd continued to write for publication. He's opinionated, yes; but so am I; and one of my strongest opinions involves my appreciation of fine writing. Here it is.
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Dennis Mangano
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Brought back many happy memories of the sixties. Bill is my all time sports hero. I watched with my dad as a young boy. From elementary school to high school. Mr Russell was a master of defense and owned the glass.
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Judson Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Man
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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Hard to believe this book was written over 60 years ago and America has not changed.
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patricia holcey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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Everyday reading.
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carrie johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Long Time Celtic Fan...
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021
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For a long time Celtic fan this book is an eye opener...and 1966!...wow...
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Dave Eaves
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2023
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A must read for those who only know the modern NBA and for those who want a first hand account of the struggles in getting civil rights. Bill Russell was his own man!
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Enrico
5.0 out of 5 stars 11 anelli NBA fanno di Bill Russell una leggenda
Reviewed in Italy on October 27, 2021
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Il libro è arrivato velocemente ed è in un formato molto pratico da tenere in mano.
Dopo poche pagine si è già immersi nell'America imbevuta di razzismo e pregiudizi degli anni 50. Dal momento in cui Bill Russell inizia a vestire la maglia dei Boston Celtics andrà a cambiare il destino della franchigia e del basket americano professionistico. Un leader, un vincente e fonte di ispirazione.
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Enrico
5.0 out of 5 stars 11 anelli NBA fanno di Bill Russell una leggenda
Reviewed in Italy on October 27, 2021
Il libro è arrivato velocemente ed è in un formato molto pratico da tenere in mano.
Dopo poche pagine si è già immersi nell'America imbevuta di razzismo e pregiudizi degli anni 50. Dal momento in cui Bill Russell inizia a vestire la maglia dei Boston Celtics andrà a cambiare il destino della franchigia e del basket americano professionistico. Un leader, un vincente e fonte di ispirazione.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A life any man would respect.
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2019
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Very honest and very insightful revelation of Bill Russell's journey. He became the man he wanted to be.
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J. Mikado
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2023
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Nice to know more about Russell
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