I Came as a Shadow - by John Thompson

The long-awaited autobiography from Georgetown University's legendary coach, John Thompson, is finally here! "I Came As a Shadow" is a must-read for any basketball fan or anyone interested in the story of an iconic figure who changed the game and our country. Coach Thompson's life on and off the court is a powerful exploration of race, sports, and identity.

From his childhood under Jim Crow segregation to his time as a coach at Georgetown, where he won a NCAA championship and produced countless successful NBA players, Thompson shares stories that are both personal and profound. With an unflinching gaze, Thompson examines the racial injustices he faced throughout his life, from the discrimination he experienced as a child to the systemic racism that persists today.

At the same time, he celebrates the triumphs of his players and the lessons they learned on and off the court. Thompson's mother was a teacher who couldn't teach because she was Black.

His father could not read or write, so the only way he could identify different cements at the factory where he worked was to taste them.

Their son grew up to be a man with his own life-sized statue in a building that bears his family's name on a campus once kept afloat by the selling of 272 enslaved people.

This is a great American story, and John Thompson's experience sheds light on many of the issues roiling our nation. In "I Came As a Shadow," Coach Thompson offers a bullhorn blast from one of America's most prominent sons, calling for justice, equality, and action.

This book is not just a sports memoir but a powerful work of social commentary that will inspire readers to take action and make a difference in their own lives. Don't miss out on the opportunity to read this groundbreaking and thought-provoking book.

Order "I Came As a Shadow" today and be a part of history!