Inspired by Arthur Ashe's bestselling memoir Days of Grace, a
collection of positive, uplifting stories of seemingly small acts
of grace from across the sports world that have helped to bridge
cultural and racial divides. Like many people of color, James Blake
has experienced the effects of racism firsthand--publicly--first at
the U.S. Open, and then in front of his hotel on a busy Manhattan
street, where he was tackled and handcuffed by a police officer in
a case of "mistaken identity." Though rage would have been
justified, Blake faced both incidents with dignity and aplomb. In
Ways of Grace he reflects on his experiences and explores those of
other sports stars and public figures who have not only overcome
adversity, but have used them to unite rather than divide,
including: Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, a Pakistani Muslim and Amir Hadad,
an Israeli Jew, who despite the conflicts of their countries,
paired together in the 2002 Wimbledon men's doubles draw. Muhammad
Ali, who transcended racism with a magnetic personality and a
breathtaking mastery of boxing that was unparalleled. Nelson
Mandela, who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his commitment
to social reform, peace, and equality yet never gave up his battle
to end apartheid--a struggle that led to his eventual freedom and
his nation's transition to black majority rule. Groundbreaking
tennis legend Arthur Ashe, who was a model of courage, elegance,
and poise on the court and off; a gifted player who triumphed in
the all-white world of professional tennis, and became one of his
generation's greatest players. Weaving together these and other
poignant and unforgettable stories, Blake reveals how, through
seemingly small acts of grace, we can confront hatred, bigotry, and
injustice with virtue--and use it to propel ourselves to greater
heights.
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