The Best that I Can Be
An Autobiography
$28.95
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
17 August 1999
Summary
Rafer Johnson’s story is the classic American dream- hard work leading to success, honor, and glory.Here, he openly writes about his humble beginnings in an obscure African American Texas ghetto, his growing up in the all-white, sun-drenched Californian town of Kingsburg, and his time at UCLA as the president of the student body and an acclaimed athlete.His talents brought him to dramatic athletic duels in Moscow, Melbourne, and Rome, and to the glamour of acting, broadcasting, and pol…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385487610 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0385487614 |
| Author: | Rafer Johnson |
| Publisher: | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Doubleday Dell |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 17 August 1999 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 19mm |
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About The Author
Rafer Johnson
Rafer Johnson won the gold medalin the decathlon in the 1960 Olympic Games, posting a new Olympic record in the event. After the Olympics, he devoted his time to his family, his career, and helping others. To this end, he became a sports commentator, worked with Robert F. Kennedy, and served as Chairman of the Board for the Southern California Special Olympics. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, and has two children.
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