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WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2021
WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR
THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'The best book about racism I’ve ever read' Piers Morgan

Through the prism of sport and conversations with its legends, including Usain Bolt, Adam Goodes, Thierry Henry, Michael Johnson, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Makhaya Ntini, Naomi Osaka and Hope Powell, Michael Holding explains how racism dehumanises people; how it works to achieve that end; how it has been ignored by history and historians; and what it is like to be treated differently just because of the colour of your skin.

Rarely can a rain delay in a cricket match have led to anything like the moment when Holding spoke out in the wake of the #BlackLivesMatter protests about the racism he has suffered and has seen all around him throughout his life. But as he spoke, he sought not only to educate but to propose a way forward that inspired so many. Within minutes, he was receiving calls from famous sports stars from around the world offering to help him to spread the message further.

Now, in Why We Kneel, How We Rise, Holding shares his story together with those of some of the most iconic athletes in the world. He delivers a powerful and inspiring message of hope for the future and a vision for change, and takes you through history to understand the racism of today. He adds: 'To say I was surprised at the volume of positive feedback I received from around the world after my comments on Sky Sports is an understatement. I came to realise I couldn’t just stop there; I had to take it forward – hence the book, as I believe education is the way forward.'

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24 Jun. 2021
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Michael Holding was born in Jamaica in 1954 and played 60 Tests for the West Indies between 1975 and 1987, taking 249 wickets. After retiring from the game, he became a commentator, mainly working for Sky Sports. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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'The best book about racism I’ve ever read. Powerful, passionate, challenging, and, like the author’s fast bowling, at times very uncomfortable. I learned a lot & it made me think a lot.'
-- Piers Morgan, TV presenter and journalist

'One of the most important [books] of the year, and certainly among the most powerful... If anything will change the way we see the world it is this - the sports book of the year.' -- Roger Alton ― Daily Mail, Sports Books of the Year

'This powerful book...recounts unsparing stories of prejudice and injustice, but the best passages are when Holding writes from the heart.' -- Matt Dickinson ― The Times, Sports Book of the Year

'Holding writes of his personal guilt at rolling with the racist punches throughout his career... The language is raw, his observations unsparing, but there is no more important sports book this year.' -- Ben Taylor ― Sunday Times, Sport Books of the Year

'This amazing book' -- Chris Evans ― Virgin Radio

'The outstanding book by a mile' -- Danny Kelly ― Talksport

'The most important book by a sportsperson you may ever read. But calling it a sports book would not remotely do it justice... Why We Kneel, How We Rise is powerful precisely because, even after confronting the horror on a scale that makes your blood boil, it tells us that there is still, and always will be, hope.' -- Nakul Pande ― The Cricketer

'[A] meticulously researched jeremiad, which details centuries of prejudice.' -- Simon Kuper and Murad Ahmed ― Financial Times, Sports Books of the Year

'Shocking and at times difficult to read... The relentless accrual of detail tracks a process of dehumanisation of the black race...and it presents an inarguable case. Holding and his co-writer Ed Hawkins have taken a vast and complex subject and made it human.' -- Jon Hotten ― Wisden Cricket Monthly

'There’s a good reason this offering from the legendary West Indies cricketer claimed the prestigious [William Hill] award this year. It looks at the root cause of racism and offers an unsettling, eye-opening read for those lucky enough to avoid it in our daily lives. But it’s not simply a story of how bad things are; it’s a powerful call for change and is infused with optimism for a better tomorrow.' -- Cathal Dennehy ― Irish Independent

'An incredible book. This tome straddles sport, sociology, anthropology and global politics, and holds a mirror to humanity, warts and all... It is remarkable to know that he achieved all that he aspired to do. This conscience-stirrer of a book will defy time. This book is a classic, one that will make you aware that inequality is a horrific reality and it is time to change that.' -- K.C.Vijaya Kumar ― The Hindu

'A sober, densely researched account of racial discrimination' ― Morning Star --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KRCR3B1
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster UK (24 Jun. 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1878 KB
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John K.

Awakening

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2021

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I have read some of the reviws after i read this book so not to influence me. I am glad i did, because i can give a unbiased review. Its an extremely exausting book that you need to have time to consume the writing. Of course alot of this book sounds like what other reviewers stated "propaganda" and "one sided". I agree that this is what it looks like, but it is the other half we have not heard about throughout our lives. There is ZERO lies in this book and i see that telling us that black people matter seems strange. Who cares. Well i am a White Irish man and i know how privileged i am, and cannot understand how the Black population has been treated this badly. But i was never told any different , so i accepted the text books that were given to me at school. I now want the FULL TRUTH, and i want my children to learn this. Wharever the true version of history is correct will help stop this really sad racism that is happening every second in our world.

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Corin Robertson

Propaganda

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2021

More Amazon propaganda being pushed, no surprise…

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Paul Watson

A book everyone should read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2021

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Wow, what a book.
I had seen Michael Holding's interviews on Sky where he talked about racism and Black Lives Matter. I thought I was pretty educated on things, but this book just highlighted how ignorant I am about racism and privilege.
This book is a MUST read for everyone, irrespective of the colour of their skin. I defy any white person to read this and not feel moved. As Michael says in the book, education is the key to the future, and reading this book as started me on that journey.
Thank you Michael Holding, for such an enlightening and educational book.

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jude

Educate yourself - read this book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2021

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There are 2 reasons why people criticise the BLM movement: The first is ignorance (in the sense of incomprehension rather than stupidity). This is a book that successfully explains the inequalities, both historical and current, that are endemic to our society. By sharing their experiences, Holden and his fellow athletes disclose heartbreaking examples of the racism that they have experienced and witnessed, whilst making the point that they raise their voices because their success has given them a level of protection not shared by the majority of people of colour. If you believe 'taking the knee' is wrong, that 'BLM is a political organisation', that it is 'America's problem, not ours' that 'Things are better now' - you need to read this book and deepen your understanding.
The second reason to oppose BLM is that you are racist - Like the reviewer who gave Holden's book 1 star ('Propaganda'), whilst giving the Hitler World Tour T-shirt 5 stars.
Buy this book - buy it for others - it is direct and important, informative and interesting.

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Ian Jackson

The most important book on race and sport I've ever read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2021

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This is an absolutely compelling and vital read for anyone interested in race, history and sport. Explains how these are all intertwined and taught me a series of truly shocking things while offering some hope and ideas on how to make things a little better. Hugely recommended.

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Another BLM Propaganda

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2021

Pure propaganda trying to create victim mentality into black people and guilt feeling into white. The author is one of the many divide and control prophets

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S Hussain

Eye opener

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2021

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Amazing. Highly recommend.

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Franklin Eno

This book will make you think

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2021

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Bought this a gift to educate someone,but an exceptional read from Mr Holding....

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