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In the lawsuit, james frascatore claims that blake depicted him as an out of control and corrupt officer in the athletes book ways of grace. Stories of activism, adversity, and how sports can bring us together. Ways of grace displays not only james blake s character, but that of all of the athletes who have advocated for causes of social justice. James has amassed 10 singles titles, appeared in 24 singles finals, and beaten some of the greatest tennis players in the world. James carlos blake is the author of thirteen novels, including the house of wolfe, the rules of wolfe, which was shortlisted for the cwa goldsboro gold dagger award and named one of booklist s best 101 crime novels of the past decade, and country of the bad wolfes. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. James blake and carol taylor, author info, published books. James blake helps lead crossover strategies, fenway strategies partner company focused on helping athletes tell their stories.
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