written with Johnette Howard to tell Billie Jean King’s life, from working-class roots, through her legendary court achievements, the iconic Battle of the Sexes moment, and long activism for equality and LGBTQ+ rights. The memoir candidly reveals personal challenges, like her journey to live openly as a lesbian, and the impact of public scrutiny on her career and finances. It offers insights into leadership, sports and social change, and social change, with emphasis on, her lifelong commitment to equality beyond the sport. This memoir also surveys personal identity and openness, family and community influence on her remarkable life journey.
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www.goodreads.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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wams.nyhistory.orgBillie 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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www.supersummary.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.
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