A Season on the Reservation is a memoir of the year Kareem Abdul Jabbar spent working as an assistant coach for the Alchesay High School basketball team. The reader gains a good sense of the individual behind the headlines. Abdul Jabbar comes across as a very bright, serious individual with diverse interests who is possessed of both curiosity and patience. Both he and his students grew during their year together. A Season on the Reservation has something for almost everyone, as it appeals to sports fans, readers who enjoy memoirs, readers interested in education or cross-cultural experiences, and those who enjoy armchair travel. It would be a particularly good choice for teens. My book club unanimously voted it 4 stars.