The Best that I Can Be

An Autobiography

Rafer Johnson, Philip Goldberg, Tom Brokaw

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English

Bantam Doubleday Dell
17 August 1999

Autobiography: sport; Christianity; Multidiscipline sports

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 politics in Hollywood, Washington, D.C., and the rest

of the nation.

Structured around the ten events of the decathlon,

Rafer's memoir vividly describes an exceptional life.

It introduces

remarkable people, both unknown and celebrated (the Kennedy family;

Gloria Steinem; Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade; Tom Brokaw; and

others), who befriended Rafer and affected his life.

It tells of

obstacles and tragedies--crippling injuries, an alcoholic father, the

assassination of his close friend Robert F.

Kennedy--and what it takes

to overcome them.

With tact, integrity, and acute observation, Rafer

Johnson shares the intimate moments that have shaped his life and the

lives of others.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

By: Rafer Johnson, Philip Goldberg
Introduction by: Tom Brokaw
Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9780385487610
ISBN 10: 0385487614
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 17 August 1999
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.