- Format: Pocket
- Antall sider: 384
- Språk: Engelsk
- Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
- EAN: 9780241988466
- Utgivelsesår: 2022
- Bidragsyter: King, Billie Jean
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR, GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
''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
An 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.
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 po