More Than Rivals

A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White

Pages: 316
Published: 2016
Language: English

More Than Rivals chronicles the true story of two exceptional high school basketball players, one Black and one white, growing up in segregated Tennessee. Despite their on-court rivalry, their unlikely friendship transcended racial barriers, offering a powerful message about unity and understanding. This biography explores their personal journeys and the impact they had on their community during a pivotal time in American history.

Prose complexity: 7/10

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Rivals Coming of Age

Biography & Memoir History Biography

Ken Abraham

Ghostwriter Ken Abraham, who has 18 New York Times bestsellers to his credit, also collaborated on Lisa Beamer's Let's Roll and Joel Osteen's Your Best Life Now. Known more for his collaborations with high profile newsmakers and celebrities, Ken recently walked with his mother through the journey of dementia. He has written of their poignant, sometimes funny, and always inspirational experiences in his own book: When Your Parent Becomes Your Child.