Corbett, Merlisa Lawrence, 1965-

Serena Williams : tennis champion, sports legend, and cultural heroine / Merlisa Lawrence Corbett. - xii, 187 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : portraits, charts ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-181) and index.

Serena's country club upbringing -- Professional career -- Sisterly love -- Galvanizing girl power and Black girl magic -- Digital age activist -- International celebrity and global giving -- Fashion forward -- Brand Serena -- Second act : iconic -- Appendix: All-time records.

"Record-breaking, trend-setting, and controversial, tennis star Serena Williams often sparks conversation and debate. She's one of the most intriguing figures in sports, and this book offers insight not only into her impact on tennis and popular culture but also into how she has challenged race and gender norms"--

1538109662 9781538109663

2019038838


Williams, Serena, 1981-


African American celebrities--Biography.
African American women tennis players--Biography.
Celebrities--Biography.--United States
Women tennis players--Biography.--United States


Biographies.

GV994 .W55 / C67 2020

796.342092 B