teaming with Johnette Howard and Maryanne Vollers to tell Billie Jean King’s life, from working-class roots, through her record-breaking tennis career, the iconic Battle of the Sexes moment, and decades of activism for gender equality. The memoir candidly discusses personal challenges, such as her journey to live openly as a lesbian, and the impact of public scrutiny on her career and finances. It presents deep insights into leadership, sports and social change, and social change with emphasis on, her lifelong commitment to equality beyond the court. A candid memoir also surveys identity and openness, the influence of family and community shaping her journey as a public figure.
Billie Jean Moffitt was born in Long Beach, California, on November 22, 1943. Her whole family was athletic. Her mother swam and her father played basketball. At a time when few dads encouraged their daughters to play sports, Billie Jean’s…
www.timeforkids.comBillie Jean King was born on November 22, 1943 at Long Beach, California. She attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and later went to California State University, Los Angeles
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www.supersummary.comThe book covers King's Grand Slam and Wimbledon championships, the "Battle of the Sexes," her activism for women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as some joyous and painful chapters in her personal life.
www.npr.orgAn inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion…
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