written with Johnette Howard and Maryanne Vollers to tell Billie Jean King’s life, from working-class roots, through a record tennis career, the iconic Battle of the Sexes moment, and decades of activism for gender equality. The memoir candidly reveals personal challenges, including her journey to live openly as a lesbian, and public scrutiny and its impact on finances and career. It offers insights into leadership, athletics and social change, emphasizing social change beyond tennis, her lifelong commitment to equality beyond the sport. A candid memoir also explores personal identity and openness, the influence of family and community shaping her journey as a public figure.
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Life Story: Billie Jean King - Women & the American Story
Life Story: Billie Jean King
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All In Summary - SuperSummary
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This is Billie Jean: Read the Story of Billie Jean King - TIME for Kids
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…
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All In: The Autobiography of Billie Jean King
An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion…
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Billie Jean King Story - Famous Tennis Players
Billie 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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Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Puts It 'All In' Her New Autobiography
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.