Colin Kaepernick’s memoir debuts at No. 1 on bestseller list

Colin Kaepernick’s new memoir, ‘The Perilous Fight,’ has debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Sellers list for hardcover nonfiction. Published by Legacy Lit, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, the 288-page book was co-authored with journalist Nick Chiles.

The memoir details Kaepernick’s life, including his football career with the San Francisco 49ers, his evolution as an activist, and his controversial decision to protest racial injustice and police violence during the national anthem. The book also addresses his departure from professional football.

Musician J. Cole publicly congratulated Kaepernick on the achievement, praising his ‘grace, discipline and moral courage.’ Kaepernick expressed his gratitude for the support on social media.