All In - The Autobiography of Billie Jean King

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERbr>br>''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 Williamsbr>br>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 justicebr>br>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 of the 1960s, the civil rights movement, and, eventually, the LGBTQ+ rights movement.br>br>She describes the myriad challenges she''s hurdled -- entrenched sexism, an eating disorder, near financial ruin after being outed -- on her path to publicly and unequivocally acknowledging her sexual identity at the age of fifty-one. And she talks about how her life today remains one of indefatigable service. She offers insights and advice on leadership, business, activism, sports, politics, marriage equality, parenting, sexuality, and love. She shows how living honestly and openly has had a transformative effect on her relationships and happiness. Hers is the story of a pathbreaking feminist, a world-class athlete, and an indomitable spirit whose impact has transcended even her spectacular achievements in sports.>

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Product details

• Authors: Billie Jean King, King Billie Jean
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 16.06.2022
• EAN: 9780241988466
• ISBN: 978-0-241-98846-6
• No. of pages: 496
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Ball sport; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs, Memoirs, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, Autobiography: sport, Feminism & feminist theory, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, Feminism and feminist theory, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LGBTQ+, SPORTS & RECREATION / Racket Sports / Tennis