{"title":"Kostya Kennedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKostya Kennedy\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into profound moments of history and the lives of extraordinary individuals. His works often explore the intersection of sport and society, offering rich, nuanced perspectives on iconic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulous research paired with vivid storytelling, bringing to life both the personal and public challenges faced by his subjects. Themes of perseverance, identity, and legacy feature prominently throughout his biographies and historical accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ride-by-kostya-kennedy-9781250341372","title":"The Ride","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimed for the 250th anniversary of one of America's most famous founding events: Paul Revere's legendary ride, newly told with fresh research into little-known aspects of the story Americans have heard since childhood but hardly understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn April 18, 1775, a Boston-based silversmith, engraver, and anti-British political operative named Paul Revere set out on a borrowed horse to fulfil a dangerous but crucial mission: to alert American colonists of advancing British troops, which would seek to crush their nascent revolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevere was not the only rider that night, and indeed, he had completed at least 18 previous rides across New England and other colonies, disseminating intelligence about British movements. 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Beyond Ruth. Beyond Clemente. Beyond Aaron. Beyond the heroes of today. Now, a half-century since Robinson's death, letters come to his widow, Rachel, by the score. Robinson opened the door for Black Americans to participate in other sports and was a national figure who spoke and wrote eloquently about inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrue: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e by Kostya Kennedy is an unconventional biography, focusing on four transformative years in Robinson's life: 1946, his first year playing in the essentially all-white minor leagues for the Montreal Royals; 1949, when he won the MVP Award as a Brooklyn Dodger; 1956, his final season in major league baseball, when he played valiantly despite his increasing health struggles; and 1972, the year of his untimely death. 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