Bibliograph

Proud, my fight for an unlikely American dream, Ibtihaj Muhammad ; with Lori L. Tharps

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Proud, my fight for an unlikely American dream, Ibtihaj Muhammad ; with Lori L. Tharps

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Proud

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1045017993

Responsibility statement

Ibtihaj Muhammad ; with Lori L. Tharps

Sub title

my fight for an unlikely American dream

Summary

From young outsider to national hero, a timeless, uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and resilience. Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim in hijab in town, at school, and on the playing fields, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy and white, once again she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. Even though Ibtihaj would start fencing later than most, at 13 years old her talent was undeniable. From winning state championships with her high school team to three-time All-America selections at Duke University, Ibtihaj was poised for success, but the fencing community wasn't ready to welcome her with open arms. Ibtihaj Muhammad's path to Olympic greatness has been marked with opposition and near-debilitating challenges because of her race, religion, and gender. As the only woman of color and the only religious minority on the U.S. women's saber team, once again Ibtihaj had to push past stereotypes, misconceptions, and negativity to find her own path to success and Olympic glory. Proud is the inspiring story of how Ibtihaj rose above it all with grace and compassion. She provides an unflinching and honest portrayal of how she managed to stay true to herself and still play by the rules. A coming-of-age story, a hero's journey, and a moving memoir from one of the nation's most influential athletes, Proud will leave you cheering

Table Of Contents

Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Dedication; Epigraph; Author's Note; Prologue; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Epilogue; Acknowledgments; Newsletters

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