All In: The Autobiography of Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King's autobiography, "All In," is a powerful and inspiring self-portrait of a champion of equality, encompassing her tennis career, activism, and commitment to fairness and social justice. It reflects her brilliant mark on the world and the glass ceilings she shattered. King's account is candid, honest, and unapologetic, showcasing her resilience and determination in the face of adversity. She shares insights on leadership, business, activism, sports, politics, marriage equality, parenting, sexuality, and love, and how living honestly and openly has transformed her relationships and happiness. "All In" is a must-read for tennis fans and a vivid slice of social history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

A captivating and personal self-portrait of the champion of equality, encompassing her illustrious tennis career, unwavering activism, and steadfast dedication to fairness and social justice. A lifelong inspiration in my life, Billie Jean King exemplifies unwavering integrity in the face of adversity. The book's powerfully honest and unapologetic candor serves as a testament to King's profound impact on the world and the groundbreaking barriers she shattered.

Serena Williams In this spirited memoir, Billie Jean King shares her journey of self-discovery. She relives her remarkable tennis career, spanning six years as the world's top-ranked woman, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand slam titles, and her historic victory over Bobby Riggs in the iconic Battle of the Sexes. She reflects on the cultural backdrop of those years, including the women's movement, assassinations, anti-war protests, civil rights movement, and the LGBTQ+ rights movement, which profoundly shaped her worldview.

King candidly recounts the numerous challenges she faced, including entrenched sexism, an eating disorder, and financial ruin after being outed. At the age of fifty-one, she courageously and publicly acknowledged her sexual identity, a testament to her unwavering resilience and determination. Beyond her athletic achievements, King offers insights and advice on leadership, business, activism, sports, politics, marriage equality, parenting, sexuality, and love. She shares how living authentically and openly has transformed her relationships and overall happiness.

Hers is a remarkable story of a pioneering feminist, a world-class athlete, and an indomitable spirit whose impact extends far beyond her extraordinary accomplishments in sports.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 130 x 195 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241988466