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New memoir · September 15, 2026The Perilous Fight by Colin Kaepernick: What the Memoir Covers
The Perilous Fight is Colin Kaepernick’s memoir, published ten years after his first national anthem protest. The publisher describes it as equal parts memoir and manifesto: a first-person account of his life and of the protest that drew national attention. It reached number one on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list.
- Book: The Perilous Fight
- Author: Colin Kaepernick
- Published: September 15, 2026, Legacy Lit (Hachette Book Group)
- Themes: identity, adoption, sports, civil rights and protest
What is The Perilous Fight?
The Perilous Fight is Colin Kaepernick’s memoir, published ten years after his first national anthem protest. The publisher describes it as equal parts memoir and manifesto: a first-person account of his life and of the protest that drew national attention. It reached number one on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list.
About Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick is a former NFL quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. In 2016 he began kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police violence and racial inequality, which made him one of the most discussed athletes of his generation.
What the book covers
- Growing up in Turlock, California, as a Black child adopted into a white family
- How sports became a refuge and a place to prove himself
- His rise to NFL quarterback and the Super Bowl
- The writers and activists he says shaped his thinking
- His decision to kneel during the anthem in 2016 and the NFL’s response
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Football fans, readers interested in sports and civil rights history, and anyone who wants to hear his account in his own words. The book presents his perspective, and readers hold a wide range of views on the protest itself.
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What is The Perilous Fight about?
The Perilous Fight is Colin Kaepernick’s memoir, published ten years after his first national anthem protest. The publisher describes it as equal parts memoir and manifesto: a first-person account of his life and of the protest that drew national attention. It reached number one on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list.
When was The Perilous Fight released?
The Perilous Fight by Colin Kaepernick was published by Legacy Lit (Hachette Book Group) on September 15, 2026.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
Colin Kaepernick is a former NFL quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. In 2016 he began kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police violence and racial inequality, which made him one of the most discussed athletes of his generation.
Where can I buy The Perilous Fight?
The Perilous Fight is available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook from major retailers including Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Audible, and from local bookstores.
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Yes. Most memoirs are written by people who are not public figures, often for family or a small readership. Many people work with a memoir ghostwriter who interviews them and writes the book in their voice. Our Writer Match Quiz can help you find the right kind of writer.
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