{"product_id":"the-game-changer-9780008697594","title":"The Game Changer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eInspired by the true story of Althea Gibson, this novel follows her rise to fame as the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. Hettie Carlin, an ambitious journalist, is tasked with investigating Gibson's life, but their history is complicated. Together, they face media bias, prejudice, and discrimination, and Althea becomes an unexpected civil rights icon. With its gripping story and historical context, The Game Changer is a fitting tribute to Gibson's strength and a must-read for fans of historical fiction. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 August 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHettie Carlin, an ambitious journalist, is assigned to investigate the rise of Althea Gibson, the tennis world's newest star. However, Hettie has a history with Althea, and convincing her to talk to her again is not easy. As Althea's star rises, she faces media bias, prejudice, and discrimination head-on, and Althea soon realizes she may need Hettie to tell her own story on her own terms. When Althea becomes an unexpected civil rights icon, the pair hold the potential to change history. If they can work together, they may just help revolutionize more than just sport once and for all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Game Changer is a gripping historical fiction novel about bravery, hard work, the quest for success, and two women's stand against prejudice in all its forms. Readers love the book, with Embassie Susberry being a master storyteller who brings real people's stories back to life. The book is extremely engaging with excellent historical context and is a fitting tribute to a strong woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 246g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 x 130 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008697594\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Embassie Susberry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46582259876090,"sku":"9780008697594","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1723834607044_book.jpg?v=1724066654","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-game-changer-9780008697594","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}