Proud, Ibtihaj Muhammad
Proud, Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Proud
My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream

Author: Ibtihaj Muhammad, Lori Tharps

Narrator: Ibtihaj Muhammad

Unabridged: 9 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Hachette Books

Published: 07/24/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love.

From winning state championships to three-time All-America selections at Duke University, Ibtihaj was poised for success, but the fencing community wasn't ready to welcome her with open arms just yet. As the only woman of color and the only religious minority on Team USA's saber fencing squad, Ibtihaj had to chart her own path to success and Olympic glory.

Proud is a moving coming-of-age story from one of the nation's most influential athletes and illustrates how she rose above it all.

Reviews

Goodreads review by LeeTravelGoddess

Can I pick em or CAN I PICK EM?? This books is so good y’all, I want to learn fencing 😹😹😹. The young lady even got me feeling like we’re sisters!!! I enjoyed this book of TRIUMPH even when no one wanted her to succeed but I tell you WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU— IT IS FOR YOU 👀. I was in tears AGAIN cause a......more

Goodreads review by Stacie

Proud: My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream by Ibtihaj Muhammad with Lori L. Tharps I love the Olympics and while I am a fan of the Winter Olympics, I absolutely adore the Summer Olympics. I monitor all of the events, medal counts and carve out the time to watch my favorite events. Fencing is now......more

Goodreads review by Andre

Inspirational. And necessary. America needs diverse stories. I’m certain that young women of color wearing a hijab will find Ibtihaj Muhammad’s story of triumph, of getting to and competing in Olympics all while wearing a hijab. That’s not to say the memoir is only for that audience, as Ibtihaj hers......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

A very interesting memoir. I saw Ibtihaj interviewed during the Olympics in Rio but didn't know very much of her story. I found the memoir to be a good read. I was surprised to read her critique of several high profile coaches and fellow athletes. It is certainly her perspective of these interaction......more

Quotes

"What a clear-eyed and amazing memoir.... I plowed through it.... Ibtihaj's story is at once so deeply personal and amazingly universal."—Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of Brown Girl Dreaming and Another Brooklyn

"Her story is inspiring and illuminating."—The Christian Science Monitor

"A tumultuous, unforgettable tale of perseverance and faith."—The Chicago Tribune

"A must-read."—PopSugar

"[Ibtihaj's] stories of fighting racism and xenophobia are inspiring... but Muhammad's battles with her own demons are equally brave and 100 percent relatable."—Glamour.com

"Ibtihaj Muhammad is as sharp with her words as she is with a sabre."—The National (United Arab Emirates)

"Fencing made her who she is today, but fencing isn't her only narrative. Her journey is one of authenticity at all costs and being unapologetically herself."
—ESPNw

"A powerful sentiment that sums up not only her own struggles, but those of so many minorities in America."

—The Daily Beast

"It's clear that Muhammad has become an icon beyond the realm of sports.... Ibtihaj Muhammad's journey is uniquely her own, and yet, it is one that many people will find relatable, comforting, and inspiring."
—Bustle

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