An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality, featuring her magnificent tennis career, her relentless activism, and her ongoing commitment to justice. Billie Jean King narrates her journey of discovering her true self, with flashbacks to a revolutionary tennis career - six years as the world's top woman, twenty Wimbledon titles, thirty-nine Grand Slam titles, and the iconic victory over Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes." She describes the cultural legacy of those years and the profound impact of the social movement, the assassinations, and the anti-war protests of the '60s, as well as the LGBTQ+ rights movement. She addresses the challenges she faced, including internalized sexism and her personal life's trials, as well as her enduring commitment to service. She offers advice on leadership, activism, politics, and love.
Billie Jean King's story is one of a pioneering feminist, a world-class athlete, and an indomitable spirit whose impact has transcended even her impressive achievements in sports.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Billie Jean King
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- The Autobiography of Billie Jean King
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 496
- Release Date
- 07/2022
- Type
- Autobiography
- Period
- Social Issues
- Attribute
- Politicians
- Publication Date
- 2022
- Dimensions
- 14x21 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780241988466
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