42 Is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero

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Jackie Robinson excelled in multiple sports, but racial discrimination limited his opportunities. After playing in the Negro Leagues, he was recruited by Branch Rickey to join the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946. Despite facing intense hatred and discrimination, Jackie demonstrated courage, determination, and exceptional talent. In this biography, Doreen Rappaport chronicles his remarkable life and how his achievements helped transform a segregated nation.