In the Blink of an Eye

"A thoughtful account of the price some Americans, even topflight athletes, can pay for exercising their freedom of speech."

--Booklist

"Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's In the Blink of an Eye is a must-read. With courage and resolve, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf has a story to tell that will resonate with people from all walks of life. From navigating Tourette syndrome to being marginalized for practicing his faith and speaking out against oppression while at the height of his professional basketball career, his autobiography offers readers a powerful lesson: there is strength in struggle, there is power in perseverance, and there is no burden too great to overcome than that which, in Abdul-Rauf's words, 'frees the soul.'" --Jaylen Brown, professional basketball player
"Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf has gifted us with a book that will go down as one of the most riveting memoirs that I've ever had the joy to read. It did not leave my hands until I finished the last page. Like Jackie Robinson's I Never Had It Made, this is a book willing to tell difficult truths about this country. It's also a look at a player ahead of his time both on the court and off. I've been waiting my entire adult life to hear Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's side of the story and how he had the fortitude to stand strong even though only a few were willing to stand alongside him. It was worth the wait." --Dave Zirin, author of The Kaepernick Effect and Sports Editor at The Nation
"Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's autobiography, In the Blink of An Eye, doesn't disappoint. His intensely personal and introspective retelling of his life story is captivating and keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. From our time together as college teammates at LSU, I've always known Mahmoud as a man of conscience. In the Blink of an Eye is truly a testament to the power of putting conscience into action and leading by example." --Shaquille O'Neal, NBA Hall of Famer, four-time NBA champion, fifteen-time NBA All-Star