Althea, by Sally H. Jacobs

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Use whatever winning sports analogy you want to describe this smashing bio of Althea Gibson--who was easily one of America's most important tennis and golf players ever. In addition to a fascinating account of Althea's life story, Jacobs serves up a damning commentary on how the economic structure and inherent racism in both competitive tennis and golf in the 1950s and 1960s prevented Althea from being the kind of household name the Williams sisters have been---or, for that matter, Arthur Ashe, Tiger Woods or any other of the many recent and reigning stars of the court or green.

Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson By Sally H. Jacobs Cover Image
$32.00
ISBN: 9781250246554
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Published: St. Martin's Press - August 15th, 2023

The Longest Race, by Kara Goucher

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Kara Goucher’s marathon best is only a few minutes slower than the half marathon I ran a few days ago, so it goes without saying that I am in awe of her.  But along with tales of making Olympic teams and taking world championships, Kara’s memoir details the rampant harassment and exploitation that ripples out from Nike’s inner circle to its best athletes. Running takes guts--and so does exposing corruption; if I didn’t think this athlete was great before, I certainly do now.  

 

The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team By Kara Goucher, Mary Pilon (With) Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781982179144
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Published: Gallery Books - March 14th, 2023

The Age of Football by David Goldblatt

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If you are a football fan, like I am, you know that David Goldblatt's new book is a must read. His vast knowledge of the game and extensive research goes beyond what's happening within 90 minutes between twenty-two players on the football field. To the fans it is so much more: it's passion, sense of belonging, dedication, religion - and Goldblatt manages to capture that and so much more. Football has gotten into every aspect of today's world and every aspect of our lives. Exploring socio-economic, political, national and global implications of the game throughout continents, teams and competitions, Goldblatt will take you on a journey - through football and the world in the 21st century - that you won't regret taking.

The Age of Football: Soccer and the 21st Century By David Goldblatt Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780393635119
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Published: W. W. Norton & Company - February 18th, 2020

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