{"product_id":"the-kaepernick-effect-by-dave-zirin-9781620976753","title":"The Kaepernick Effect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiveting and inspiring first-person stories of how \"taking a knee\" triggered a political awakening among athletes of all ages and levels, from the celebrated sportswriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"With profiles of courage that leap off the page, Zirin uncovers a whole national movement of citizen-athletes fighting for racial justice.\" \u003cem\u003eStamped from the Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHailed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review as \"an enthralling look at the impact of peaceful protest by sports figures at the high school, college, and professional levels,\" \u003cem\u003eThe Kaepernick Effect\u003c\/em\u003e explores the story of how quarterback Colin Kaepernick's simple act of \"taking a knee\" spread like wildfire throughout American society, becoming the preeminent public symbol of resistance to America's persistent racial inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful book, critically acclaimed sports journalist and author Dave Zirin chronicles \"the Kaepernick effect\" for the first time, through \"a riveting collection of first-person stories\" (The Nation) from high school athletes and coaches, college stars and high-powered athletic directors, and professional athletes across many different sports—from Megan Rapinoe to Michael Bennett. In each case, he uncovers the fascinating explanations and motivations behind what became a mass political movement in sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Necessary reading for all, especially those who want to make a difference in promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion, and end police brutality\" (Library Journal, starred review), \u003cem\u003eThe Kaepernick Effect\u003c\/em\u003e is for anyone seeking to get involved in the new movement for racial justice in America: \"Take a knee, everyone, and start a revolution\" (Kirkus Reviews).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868970471660,"sku":"9781620976753","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3358183482765.jpg?v=1759778986","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-kaepernick-effect-by-dave-zirin-9781620976753","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}