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Billie Jean King's inspiring autobiography traces her tennis career and activism for equality.
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Billie Jean King's inspiring autobiography traces her tennis career and activism for equality.
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NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • 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. “A story about the personal strength, immense growth, and undeniable greatness of one woman who fearlessly stood up to a culture trying to break her down.”—Serena Williams In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Marriage, love, and sexuality discussed; no explicit sexual scenes
Violence & gore
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1960s assassinations and unrest noted as backdrop; no graphic violence
Profanity
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Occasional informal language; not a focus of the memoir
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Author's lesbian identity, coming out, and LGBTQ+ rights are central
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Feminism, civil rights, LGBTQ+ activism, and equality themes are central
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Entrenched sexism, being publicly outed, and related personal hardships
Other
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Author discusses her struggles with an eating disorder