written with Johnette Howard and Maryanne Vollers to tell Billie Jean King’s life, from Long Beach upbringing, through her legendary court achievements, the Battle of the Sexes, and decades of activism for gender equality. The memoir candidly reveals personal challenges, such as her journey to embrace her sexuality publicly, and public scrutiny and its impact on finances and career. It provides insights into leadership, sports and social change, and social change, with emphasis on, King’s commitment to equality beyond the court. This revealing memoir also examines personal identity and openness, the influence of family and community on her remarkable journey.
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Life 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
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www.supersummary.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…
www.timeforkids.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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