33 pages • 1 hour read
William C. RhodenForty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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William C. Rhoden's Forty Million Dollar Slaves is praised for its incisive analysis of the systemic issues faced by Black athletes in America, highlighting historical and contemporary struggles. Some readers find its tone confrontational, potentially alienating, but its thought-provoking content and thorough research are widely appreciated.
Who Should Read Forty Million Dollar Slaves?
Readers who appreciate social justice, sports history, and racial dynamics will find Forty Million Dollar Slaves by William C. Rhoden compelling. Similar to The Heritage by Howard Bryant and The $40 Million Slave by William C. Rhoden, it offers a critical look at the intersection of race and sports.
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