From the beginning, their chance meeting, passionate romance and ultimate story of deep love continued to flip the script. Although Kareem Abdul Jabbar was already a mega sports star when they met at a Hollywood gym, surrounded by celebrities, Brenda was clueless about the tall man whose shy voice suddenly called her name from far above the floor mat, where she stretched. She didn't know him, but Kareem had been an enchanted fan of Brenda Venus...