Major: A Black Athlete, a White Era, and the Fight to Be the World's Fastest Human Being
by Todd Balf
Major tells the story of a Black athlete striving for recognition during a white era. Centered on the pursuit of becoming the world’s fastest human being, this compelling account connects athletic ambition with the larger struggle against racial barriers and exclusion.
About This Book
This book examines the story of a Black athlete competing in an era shaped by racial barriers.
It focuses on the pursuit of athletic excellence and the determination to be recognized as the world’s fastest human being.
The narrative places sporting ambition within the broader social and historical tensions of its time.
It offers a portrait of perseverance, competition, and the fight for achievement in the face of exclusion.
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