On the Shoulders of Giants
Mr. Abdul-Jabbar, former professional basketball player, talked about the book he co-authored, On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Throug… read more
Mr. Abdul-Jabbar, former professional basketball player, talked about the book he co-authored, On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance, published by Simon and Schuster. He discussed his book and his experiences growing up in Harlem. He was interviewed on the BookTV Bus while at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. close
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