written with Johnette Howard to tell Billie Jean King’s life, from Long Beach upbringing, through a record tennis career, the iconic Battle of the Sexes moment, and long activism for gender equality, racial justice. The memoir candidly explores personal struggles, like her journey to live openly as a lesbian, and public scrutiny and its impact on finances and career. It provides leadership insights, athletics and social change, and social change with emphasis on, her commitment to equality beyond tennis. This memoir also examines personal identity and openness, family influence and community support shaping her journey as a public figure.
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.
www.npr.orgLife Story: Billie Jean King
wams.nyhistory.orgBillie 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
successstory.comBillie 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…
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