Swagger, the Life and Times of Rick Whitlow
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.37 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 147873213X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Perhaps learn something about someone you thought you knew.. Style And Grace Under Pressure Although it has a sports backdrop, this book goes far beyond athletic accomplishments and achievements. Rick takes an up close and personal look at the broadcast journalism industry, politics, personal relationships, cancer diagnosis, and last but certainly not least race in America and how it affects those areas and others. Throughout the book you will probably recognize many people places and situations
A star athlete who attended Illinois State University on a basketball scholar- ship. . About the Author Rick Whitlow was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana. His background in media and public relations catapulted him into the arena of politics where he gracefully navigated the sometimes hostile racial, social, and economic landscape
Rick Whitlow was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana. . A star athlete who attended Illinois State University on a basketball scholar- ship. His background in media and public relations catapulted him into the arena of politics where he gracefully navigated the sometimes hostile racial, social, and economic landscape
"Rick Whitlow's SWAGGER shows how you can succeed just by being the best of yourself." according to Cyrus Webb. "Right don't wrong nobody."Those four words spoken to Rick Whitlow by his mother have been a part of the life he has lived---and they have guided him along his path. In his book SWAGGER: the Life and Times of Rick Whitlow we get a behind-the scenes look at the makings of the man, how his passion for life has shown itself in sports, his owrk in the community and other areas and what he hopes others realize about their own potential.Rick takes us into not just his dealing with race and justice but the belief that anything was possible with hard work a. SmokeontheWater said Read this Book. Excellent take on a true American life well lived and the role of race in College Sports, Broadcasting, and Politics. Rick Whitlow takes a frank look at all without bitterness. His descriptions of some of the characters in television news and politics are spot-on and at times you just want to either laugh or shake your head in disbelief.. "His life is greatly shared with us in this book and it is a very good read." according to Chumlee. I am very proud of my cousin for all he has accomplished. His life is greatly shared with us in this book and it is a very good read.