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Book SynopsisAn inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice.
''A constant role model in my life, Billie Jean King is a leading example of integrity in the face of adversity. The book''s powerfully honest and unapologetic candor is a reflection of King''s brilliant mark on the world and the glass ceilings she shattered'' Serena Williams
In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life''s journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career -- six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous Battle of the Sexes. She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the women''s movement, the assassinations and anti-war protests
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She changed how women athletes and women everywhere view themselves * President Barack Obama *
The book's powerfully honest and unapologetic candor is a reflection of King's brilliant mark on the world -- Serena Williams
Fascinating, energising, inspirational * Clare Balding *
Prepare to be inspired. * CNN.com *
A powerful self-portrait of an inspiring athlete and activist * Time *
