HarlemLive went to the book signing of Kareem Abdul Jabbar at Borders Bookstore. Unfortunately we weren't allowed an interview, or to speak to any customers in the store. Instead we stood in the subfreezing winds next to the Twin Towers (World Trade Center) and we interviewed people who had their book signed and who were leaving the store. (The last interview was as we were heading for the subway and we spotted some folks carrying the former pro basketball hero's book.

HarlemLive will inform our readers more about the book and we invite opionions of Jabbar's book. Holler back! (editor@harlemlive.org)

Peace Out!

Hardcover - 224 pages 1 Ed edition (February 2000) William Morrow & Co; ISBN: 0688170773 ; Dimensions (in inches): 3.57 x 9.59 x 9.08

Name: Brian Walker

Residence: ???

Occupation: Lawyer

What's inspiring about Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar (K.A.J. for short)?

Great ball player. He's an American Legend.

What obstacles do you think it took K.A.J. to make this book?

No Answer.

What sets K.A.J. aside from other basketball players?

He was in the movie "Airplane."

Do you think K.A.J. has given back to the community?

At the time no.

Name: Robert Nadobny

Residence:Seaford, New York

Occupation: Banking

What's inspiring about Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar (K.A.J. for short)?

My son loves him, that's why I brought the book. He did good for the country, he gave back to the community, most people receive and don't give but he doesn't.

What obstacles do you think it took K.A.J. to make this book? I guess it took time out of his life.

What sets K.A.J. Aside from other basketball players?

He's a fair player and an American Hero.(as Like Michael Jordan)

Do you think K.A.J. Has given back to the community?

Absolutely, that's why I brought the book.

Name: Albert Incle

Residence: Staten Island

Occupation: Window Clerk

What's inspiring about Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar (K.A.J. for short)?

First of all, he was a New Yorker, He was one of the best basket ball players in N.Y.

What obstacles do you think it took K.A.J. to make this book?

He coached the team for free. I guess he wanted to write about a new experience, that's why he coached the kids.

What sets K.A.J. Aside from other basketball players?

He's down to Earth, not flashy.

Do you think K.A.J. Has given back to the community?

With this book he has.

Name: William Miller

Residence: Brooklyn

Occupation: Social Worker

What's inspiring about Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar (K.A.J. For short)?

He's a well rounded man, he makes me interested to read his book, I'm also interested in what he said to the Indians.

What obstacles do you think it took K.A.J. To make this book?

I guess the obstacle was to decide whether or not to write the book.

What sets K.A.J. Aside from other basketball players?

His willingness to share some of his experience with other people.

Do you think K.A.J. Has given back to the community?

I think he's trying, he's giving an effort. But it would be nice to drop by and help out the youth every now and then.

Name: Marcus Conner

Residence: Harlem

Occupation: Student

What's inspiring about Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar (K.A.J. For short)?

He's a good basket ball player, and the fact that he can actually do other things besides playing ball.

What obstacles do you think it took K.A.J. To make this book?

A lot of writing.

What sets K.A.J. Aside from other basketball players?

He took what he got and worked with it.

Do you think K.A.J. Has given back to the community? Yeah. (no reason)  

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