teaming with Johnette Howard to tell Billie Jean King’s life, from Long Beach upbringing, through a record tennis career, the Battle of the Sexes, and long activism for gender equality, racial justice. The book candidly explores personal struggles, such as her journey to live openly as a lesbian athlete, and the impact of public scrutiny on her career and finances. It offers leadership insights, athletics and social change, and social change with emphasis on, King’s commitment to equality beyond tennis. A candid memoir also explores personal identity and openness, family and community influence on her remarkable journey.
The 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.
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www.supersummary.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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