The Race (book)

"The Race" by David Maraniss is a detailed biography of Jesse Owens, the legendary African American athlete who made history by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The book explores Owens's life, his athletic achievements, and the social and political context of the era, particularly Nazi Germany’s propaganda. It highlights how Owens's victories challenged racial stereotypes and propaganda, symbolizing a fight for equality and human dignity. The book offers insight into Owens’s perseverance, the pressures he faced, and the broader implications of his success in a time of widespread racial discrimination.