| A Necessary Spectacle |
Author: Selena Roberts
Hardcover · August 16, 2005
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Billie Jean King didn’t want to play Bobby Riggs. He baited and begged her for months while she ignored his catcalls and challenges.
But after Margaret Court’s ignominious defeat in the so-called Mother’s Day Massacre, Billie knew what she had to do despite the personal and professional risks: take on the self-proclaimed male chauvinist pig and slay the myths about women and weakness.
And so it was that King’s acquiescence led to the Battle of the Sexes, one of the most wildly surreal moments of the decadent 1970s.
The worldwide event, showcasing three sets of tennis in a raucous Houston Astrodome, forever changed the social landscape for women.
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| Billie Jean King - Tennis Trailblazer |
Author: Joanne Lannin
Hardcover · 128 Pages
One of the greatest tennis players in history, Billie Jean King won 20 titles at Wimbledon -- including six women's singles titles -- and numerous other championships.
In 1987, she was elected to the Tennis Hall of Fame. But Billie Jean has always been more than a talented athlete.
As a rising tennis star, Billie Jean became a pioneer in many ways. She wanted everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy tennis which had traditionally been a game of the wealthy. She also worked hard toward equality for women's tennis, becoming a role model for young girls interested in sports and women fighting for equal pay in the workplace.
As a celebrity, Billie Jean has had to confront some very personal issues in public. Her career suffered, but her courage earned her respect. Joanne Lannin tells the story of this remarkable woman, whose strength and determination has broken new ground for women -- both in sports and society.
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