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Serena Williams, tennis champion, sports legend, and cultural heroine, Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Label
Serena Williams, tennis champion, sports legend, and cultural heroine, Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-181) and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
portraitsplatescharts
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Serena Williams
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1124771382
Responsibility statement
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
Sub title
tennis champion, sports legend, and cultural heroine
Summary
"Record-breaking, trend-setting, and controversial, tennis star Serena Williams often sparks conversation and debate. She's one of the most intriguing figures in sports, and this book offers insight not only into her impact on tennis and popular culture but also into how she has challenged race and gender norms."--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Serena's country club upbringing -- Professional career -- Sisterly love -- Galvanizing girl power and Black girl magic -- Digital age activist -- International fame and global giving -- Fashion forward -- Brand Serena -- Second act : iconic -- Conclusion -- Appendix: All-time records
Classification
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