The autobiography of Zaid Abdul-Aziz (Don Smith) is the kind of ‘journey’ readers don’t get to
see enough. The journey begins in the poverty stricken slums of Brooklyn, NY and enters (Iowa)
America’s heartland, then winds into collegiate and NBA fame. Though you will be amazed of
the accomplishments of this ISU All-American and former NBA legend; this book is more than
just about sports! These memoirs of a man, who overcame daunting personal, professional,
and spiritual hardships, will touch hearts and open minds. Darkness to Sunlight will keep
you at the edge of your seat, as it takes you on a long walk in the shoes of an
extraordinary athlete and an amazing man.
Darkness to Sunlight is primarily targeted for: sports fans, the entire African-American
population, National Public High Schools (teenage “at risk” students), the current and
retired NBA players, Public & Private Universities, National Libraries and the Islamic
population throughout the United States. The Darkness to Sunlight national tour began
February 2007! We are excited to be in partnership with these wholesale distributors:
Baker & Taylor, QBI Books, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and Partners West. We strongly
recommend you purchase copies of Darkness to Sunlight. For more questions or for more
information about contacting Zaid for speaking engagements please call us at
206-686-3055 or
email us.
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“Zaid Abdul-Aziz nightly used to post up and crash boards, holding his own in a
ruggedly violent world known as the NBA paint. However, Zaid has now became a
finesse player with a surprisingly soft touch while explaining himself in
Darkness to Sunlight is All-Pro stuff, a must read for fans and non-fans.”
- Seattle Post Intelligence
“Inspiring and delightful!!! In his unique, thoroughly engaging memoir, Zaid,
tells the game and society he came of age within.”
- Elliot Bay Bookstore
“Refreshing! This book provides a very personal perspective of the challenges
African-American athletes faced in the 1960’s and 1970’s. As a result,
Zaid has written a memoir that is bound to touch hearts and open minds.”
- Oscar Robertson, NBA Hall of Fame Legend