Second Wind (Masterplots II: Juvenile and Young Adult Biography Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Taylor Branch, Bill Russell
- First Published: 1979
- Time of Work: 1934–1978
- Setting: The United States
- Principal Characters: Bill Russell, “Mr. Charlie” Russell, Katie Russell, Rose Russell, Didi Russell, Bill Treu, Red Auerbach, Wilt Chamberlain
- Genres: Nonfiction, Autobiography, Memoir
- Subjects: African Americans, Family or family life, Racism, Autobiography, Marriage, Athletes, Basketball, Coaching or coaches
- Locales: United States
Form and Content
Second Wind: The Memoirs of an Opinionated Man is a collection of essays in which professional basketball player Bill Russell discusses a variety of subjects, such as heroes, champions, racial prejudice, and being a celebrity. While the essays initially focus on Russell’s family and childhood and end with his retirement from sports, they do not provide a strict chronological account of his life story. Instead, he moves back and forth through the events of his life to illustrate his ideas. The result is a book that suggests a long conversation with an...
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