Colin Kaepernick finally tells his story on protest, 49ers and NFL but leaves big questions unanswered
In his book, ex-49ers QB Colin Kaepernick clarifies some misconceptions, tackles some points of controversy but also leaves questions dangling, such as "Where are you trying to go with this?"
In 2016, Colin Kaepernick released his memoir, "The Perilous Fight," a book that finally allowed him to share his story of taking a knee during the national anthem and his subsequent life after the NFL. The 269-page book, borrowed from a Time Magazine cover story, delves into Kaepernick's journey of racial awareness and activism.
Born to white parents in Turlock, California, and adopted as an infant, Kaepernick had little understanding or context for his Black identity. He faced racism throughout his childhood, from subtle to direct, even from his own parents who criticized his hairstyle and role models. Despite his success in baseball, Kaepernick found more community and belonging in football, where he excelled.
Adopted by Jim Harbaugh's program, he struggled with a feeling of being undervalued and overlooked by Division I programs, leading him to Nevada.
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