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katielizroy's review
4.0
This book pleasantly surprised me. Even though the writing wasn’t exceptional, the story was compelling enough to keep me going. I learned a ton about women’s sports as a whole and it made me hungry to learn more.
tifflovesfandoms22's review
5.0
I honestly don't do book reviews, but Billie Jean King's memoir captivates my heart so much. Her advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality, equal pay, womanhood, and the beginnings of legalizing abortion, amongst others are extremely eye-opening. It is impressive that, in addition to Megan Rapinoe's memoir, I can 100% guarantee that both King and the latter's experiences with gender inequality in sports and individual expressions of feminism is nothing less than motivational, while also progressing a definitive outlook for a more optimistic future.
At the same time, King's approach toward her struggles with her lesbianism and her trauma from having to be "outed" further impressed me. I admire her willingness to stand up for her rights and her strength to be herself, while leaving a signature touch to becoming free. It is imperative that love demands sacrifice.. which is why I spent so much of my time appreciating both the ups and downs of King's relationship with her wife, Illana.. I would forever admire them for their love for each other.
If a reader or anyone who just started their reading journey asks for an absolute must-read that would continue to channel shockwaves for years or maybe generations to come, Billie's memoir would be the one I'd absolutely recommend.
At the same time, King's approach toward her struggles with her lesbianism and her trauma from having to be "outed" further impressed me. I admire her willingness to stand up for her rights and her strength to be herself, while leaving a signature touch to becoming free. It is imperative that love demands sacrifice.. which is why I spent so much of my time appreciating both the ups and downs of King's relationship with her wife, Illana.. I would forever admire them for their love for each other.
If a reader or anyone who just started their reading journey asks for an absolute must-read that would continue to channel shockwaves for years or maybe generations to come, Billie's memoir would be the one I'd absolutely recommend.
saucepotrach's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
mattbutreads's review
emotional
informative
fast-paced
5.0
“Years from now, I never want anyone to question my commitment to you.”
clowduh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0