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
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. 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.
__________________________ 'Compelling... a brave and moving book,
a must-read for tennis fans and a vivid slice of social history'
Melanie Reid, The Times 'A terrific read' Constance Craig Smith,
Daily Mail 'A vivid and detailed account of her rise to sporting
greatness and her struggles to attain equal treatment for women in
a shockingly discriminatory sport... All In describes a life
comprising one epic struggle after another, both on and off court'
Fiona Sturges, Guardian '[She] writes candidly about a career that
led the way for women's sports as we know them . . . thoughtful,
soul-searching' Tim Adams, Observer 'This is a fascinating,
energising, inspirational book from a woman who continues to set
the standard for making a positive difference in the world' Clare
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