We Matter, Etan Thomas
We Matter, Etan Thomas
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We Matter
Athletes and Activism

Author: Etan Thomas

Narrator: Julian Thomas

Unabridged: 11 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/06/2018


Synopsis

Featuring interviews by former NBA player Etan Thomas with over fifty athletes, executives, media figures, and more--and interwoven with essays and critiques by Thomas--We Matter shares the personal tales and opinions of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, Steve Kerr, Oscar Robertson, Mark Cuban, Michael Bennett, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Swin Cash, Alonzo Mourning, Chris Webber, Jemele Hill, Anquan Boldin, Jamal Crawford, Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson, Shannon Sharpe, James Blake, John Carlos, Laila Ali, Michael Eric Dyson, Joakim Noah, Eric Reid, Adam Silver, Soledad O'Brien, John Wall, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Bradley Beal, Tamika Catchings, Curtis Conway, Harry Edwards, Chris Hayes, Chamique Holdsclaw, Scoop Jackson, Bomani Johnes, Shaun King, Jimmy King, Ted Leonsis, Thabo Sefolosha, Ilyasah Shabazz, Torrey Smith, Kenny Smith, Michael Smith, David West, Michael Wilbon, Jahvaris Fulton (brother of Trayvon Martin), Emerald Snipes (daughter of Eric Garner), Allysza Castile (sister of Philando Castile), Valerie Castile (mother of Philando Castile), and Dr. Tiffany Crutcher (sister of Terence Crutcher). This volume will be an inspiration for many different people: sports junkies; young readers who need words of encouragement from their favorite athletes; parents seeking positive messages for their children; activists who want to hear athletes using their voices to address social justice; and schools that need motivational material for their students.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andre on April 14, 2018

Etan Thomas makes a tremendous effort to bring the voices of today’s athletes out of the background and gives them space to share their thoughts in his book of interviews with over fifty athletes, sports and media personalities. In addition he gives voice to surviving family members who’ve lost love......more

Goodreads review by Dave on September 17, 2019

I knew of Etan Thomas from Syracuse basketball, although he played there before I attended and was indoctrinated into Orange fandom. I didn't know about his speaking out against the Iraq war or about the post-NBA career he's created as a speaker and activist, and this collection of interviews on pol......more

Goodreads review by Literary on May 21, 2018

We Matter: Athletes and Activism by Etan Thomas is an encouraging yet inspiration read by someone who is committed to using his platform to discuss various topics. In recent times of senseless racially killings across the United States as well as other sensitive subject matters, Thomas shares a colle......more

Goodreads review by Shannan on August 25, 2018

The author interviews several people of different genders and races to get their take on athletes and activism.......more

Goodreads review by Denise on April 04, 2018

The interview style of the book made it less readable to me. However, I was impressed with the quality of people in the book and recommend it for people with a deep interest in the subject......more