The Last Hero by Howard Bryant

A Life of Henry Aaron

A vivid biography that traces the life of Henry Aaron from poverty in the Jim Crow South to his rise as one of baseball’s greatest sluggers, chronicling the relentless racism, death threats, and personal sacrifices he endured while pursuing and ultimately breaking the all-time home run record; the book situates his athletic achievement within the broader civil rights struggle and examines the complexities of his private life, public persona, and enduring legacy.

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