All In: The Autobiography of Billie Jean King

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA constant role model in my life Billie Jean King is a leading example of integrity in the face of adversity. The books powerfully honest and unapologetic candor is a reflection of Kings brilliant mark on the world and the glass ceilings she shattered Serena WilliamsAn 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.In this spirited account Billie Jean King details her lifes journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career -- six years as the top-ranked woman in the world twenty Wimbledon championships thirty-nine grand-slam titles and her watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous Battle of the Sexes. She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the womens movement the assassinations and anti-war protests of the 1960s the civil rights movement and eventually the LGBTQ+ rights movement.She describes the myriad challenges shes hurdled -- entrenched sexism an eating disorder near financial ruin after being outed -- on her path to publicly and unequivocally acknowledging her sexual identity at the age of fifty-one. And she talks about how her life today remains one of indefatigable service. She offers insights and advice on leadership business activism sports politics marriage equality parenting sexuality and love. She shows how living honestly and openly has had a transformative effect on her relationships and happiness. Hers is the story of a pathbreaking feminist a world-class athlete and an indomitable spirit whose impact has transcended even her spectacular achievements in sports. Review She changed how women athletes and women everywhere view themselves and she has given everyone regardless of gender or sexual orientation a chance to compete both on the court and in life ―President Barack ObamaA constant role model in my life Billie Jean King is a leading example of integrity in the face of adversity. The books powerfully honest and unapologetic candor is a reflection of Kings brilliant mark on the world and the glass ceilings she shattered. Its a story about thepersonal strength immense growth and undeniable greatness of one woman who fearlessly stood up to a culture trying to break her down -- Serena WilliamsBut the life of one of the greatest tennis players is as this book shows nothing if not extraordinary . . . All In pulls evocatively on the threads of the tumultuous social and historical background to her life painting a compelling portrait of modern America -- Rebecca Myers ―Sunday TimesCompelling...All In is a brave and moving book a must-read for tennis fans and a vivid slice of social history... its achievement is to sound like Billie Jean herself -- Melanie Reid ―The TimesA terrific read -- Constance Craig Smith ―Daily MailAvivid and detailed account of her rise to sporting greatness and her struggles to attain equal treatment for women in a shockingly discriminatory sport...King revels in drama and tension...All In describes a life comprising one epic struggle after another both on and off court ―Fiona Sturges Guardian[She] writes candidly about a career that led the way for womens sports as we know them . . . thoughtful soul-searching -- Tim Adams ―ObserverThis is a fascinating energising inspirational book from a woman who continues to set the standard for making a positive difference in the world ―Clare Balding[Kings] new autobiography looks back on her success but also focuses on the womens movement civil rights sexism her eating disorder and being outed at the age of 51. Prepare to be inspired. ―CNN.comKing describes the challenges she faced and the issues she continues to fight for inurgent andvivid terms coalescing