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Venus is also one of the best tennis players in the world and plays alongside Serena. In this exciting biography, young readers will discover what it takes to become a champion. Be." Richard and Oracene taught themselves the game.
Hold on to the thought of what U want. Hold!!
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Hold,Hold,Hold. Yet he imagined a plan where he will have two more girls who will become tennis world number one. I absolutely loved this book. When you purchase books using links on our website, Bookroo or its affiliates may receive a small commission (at no added cost to you). It shows the immense amount of focus and concentration this amazing game takes. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and … A candid account of her journey to the top, even including the little twisted mind of revenge to fuel her game and have a streak of a few consecutive wins.Honest, open, self aware and inspiring! "―Billie Jean King "On the court, Serena is the most challenging opponent I've come up against, and off the court, she is a loving sister and a true friend. Even though this book is not completely up to date, it still shows how successful she was, even when she hadn't hit the peak of her tennis career.I decided to read this autobiography because I'm a tennis player myself in the making, and Serena Williams is one of the best players of All Time and she's an amazing inspiration to many young tennis players around the world. Yet he imagined a plan where he will have two more girls who will become tennis world number one. One day, their father was just watching a tennis match on TV and he couldn't believe how much money these women were making "just from hitting a tennis ball". It was very interesting to experience Serena's life through her eyes in this autobiography and it's what I enjoyed most. Do.
Serena Williams is taking her life to an all new level. They practised hard every single day with their father, who taught them everything he knew about tennis, everything he learnt from a book. Anne Lamott, the beloved writer of memoirs including Bird by Bird and Traveling Mercies, once said, “You own everything that happened to you. Anyone who is a fan of the Williams sisters and/or tennis and sport more generally will enjoy this read.What an inspirational woman. She lived with her mother, Oracene PriI decided to read this autobiography because I'm a tennis player myself in the making, and Serena Williams is one of the best players of All Time and she's an amazing inspiration to many young tennis players around the world. Serena came from a poor background with not much of anything, but that certainly didn't stop her from becoming what she is today; one of the most decorated players in the history of women's tennis and the top-earning female athlete of All Time. An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time! It displayed how she came from nothing, growing up in the worst part of Los Angeles, and is now considerably the best at what she does. One of my favourite quotes from this book is "...Good thoughts are powerful. They kept doing what they did best, winning grand slam after grand slam. Introduce your child to powerful feminist role models with this series of inspirational board books. She lived with her mother, Oracene Price, father, Richard Williams and her 4 older sisters: Yetunde, Lyndrea and Isha Price, her half-sisters, and her only full sister, Venus Williams.
by Simon & Schuster Serena has been a role model for me and an inspiration. I am a bit disappointed with the vague references to the racism and sexism she has suffered but it was her choice to frame those events however she pleased.Interesting to see an insight of Serena, never knew that side of her.
It displayed how she came from nothing, growing up in the worst part of Los Angeles, and is now considerably the best at what she does. I absolutely loved this book. Serena Jameka Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan to Richard and Oracene Williams. And what a story it is! Each chapter begins with some words from her diary which are powerful inserts. Sisters.
T...Explosive and revealing autobiography from one of the most successful and popular women tennis players of the modern era.The Williams' sister story is exemplary. A candid account of her journey to the top, even including the little twisted mind of revenge to fuel her game and have a streak of a few consecutive wins.Honest, open, self aware and inspiring! Make it absolutely clear in your mind. Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Focus,Focus,Focus. Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Serena herself.
He had little to no money and was still trying his best to give his girls a good, stable career in a lucrative sport. Not romantic love, but tennis! I felt this book would have been better written after Serena retires, giving her a few more years to mature. It’s never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! Look for other books in the series about Michelle Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Malala Yousafzai!Did you enjoy our children's book recommendations? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of I felt this book would have been better written after Serena retires, giving her a few more years to mature. Serena was just a young girl living in Compton, USA in a family with not much money. Bestselling author Dan Wetzel brings to life the story of an athlete and trailblazer who broke records and racial barriers. We’re currently exploring the best books available, and we’d love your input. Thanks for sharing this snapshot of your life and career!A light read but nonetheless a fascinating insight into Serena Williams' life.Really enjoyed reading Serena, in her own words, discuss her upbringing, her father, her gruelling training programme, racism in the world of tennis, racism more generally in America, her personal battle with body image, and how she has built her strongest weapon, her mental game. Hold!! Champions. She has truly changed my outlook on sports, especially that of tennis.