All In

The Autobiography of Billie Jean King

By: Billie Jean King

Narrated by: Billie Jean King

Brought to you by Penguin.

An 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 life's 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 women's 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 she's 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.

© Billie Jean King 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Critic reviews

She changed how women athletes and women everywhere view themselves

The book's powerfully honest and unapologetic candor is a reflection of King's brilliant mark on the world (Serena Williams)

Fascinating, energising, inspirational

Prepare to be inspired.

A powerful self-portrait of an inspiring athlete and activist

Brilliant book Billie Jean.

I loved listening to the indefatigable Billie Jean. It is even better that Billie Jean herself narrated it.

Only misstep and it is Audible's problem. All In is the second book I have downloaded that has promised a PDF in my library. The other is Patricia Highsmith's Notes and Diaries.

I live in New Zealand and have had these things downloaded before. Audible suggests I ring them. Ahh, nope, you ring me or better yet download my PDF's. Please.