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Este audiolibro es la crónica de primera mano del intento de Serena Williams de regresar a la primera línea del tenis tras dar a luz a su hija, y también un análisis cultural de la atleta femenina más importante de su tiempo. Su biografía examina quién es ella tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha, y para ello el autor se convierte en su sombra a lo largo de toda la temporada 2019, desde Melbourne y el Open de Australia hasta Roland-Garros, Wimbledon y US Open.

Serena Williams is a standout professional tennis player. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a tennis superstar.

More than a biography, Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine not only tells the story of her upbringing and remarkable career but also looks at Williams as a sports pioneer. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett explores Williams’ influence on cultural and political issues such as body shaming, gender equality, and racism in sports and society. Corbett also analyzes Williams’ impact on discussions of feminism, the sports celebrity, and the marketing of female athletes.

Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a...

Working through times of setbacks and Grand Slam glory, Serena Williams has become a role model for a new generation of tennis players, and it's all captured in this biography. From an early age, Serena trained to be a force on the tennis court. Alongside her talented sister Venus, she rose up through the ranks until she was competing in - and dominating - the world's most elite tournaments. Follow along as she amazes everyone with her powerful, strategic playing style and also speaks out against racism and sexism in the tennis world.

Serena Williams, amerikanische Tennislegende: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Discover the life of Serena Williams—a story about challenging yourself and achieving your dreams for kids ages 6 to 9 Serena Williams is one of the most famous and talented tennis players in history. Before she became a legendary professional athlete, she was a young girl who loved reading...

"Serena Williams Audio Biography" is a captivating podcast that delves into the extraordinary life and career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Narrated with richness and depth, this comprehensive biography explores Serena's humble beginnings, her rise to global stardom, and the countless records and accolades she has accumulated over her illustrious tennis career. Listeners will be taken on a powerful journey, immersed in the triumphs, challenges, and the unparalleled determination that has defined Serena's legacy as a trailblazer and icon. This podcast offers a unique opportunity ...

Brought to you by Puffin. The story of a game-changing tennis champion. Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening...

"Serena Williams Addresses Fears of Driving While Black" is from the September 28, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Christine Hauser and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Ohanian is a co-founder of Reddit, and, as of Thursday, Williams not only wants to date him but also plans to marry him. Williams, the tennis superstar, announced her engagement to Ohanian on Reddit, the website that claims the label “the front page of the internet.”

"Serena Williams Engaged to Reddit Co-Founder" is from the December 29, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonah Engel Bromwich and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber in Wimbledon Final" is from the July 07, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Naila Jean Meyers and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Australian Open Draw Seems Suited for Serena Williams" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Rothenberg and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Roger Federer, $731,000; Serena Williams, $495,000: The Pay Gap in Tennis" is from the April 11, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Rothenberg and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Comeback Player on the Rise Runs into Serena Williams at Wimbledon" is from the June 28, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Naila Jean Meyers and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love shares Loren Ridinger’s life story—one that began with her husband JR Ridinger’s bold vision to change the world through the power of the Internet. Alongside JR, she helped pioneer Market America, empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to succeed on their own terms using the power of online shopping. However, Loren’s journey took a heartbreaking turn with JR’s sudden passing after thirty-six years of partnership and marriage.

Family-woman. Philanthropist. Beloved friend. Record-breaking tennis champion. In the second season of the series THE GOAT: Serena takes on the remarkable life of Serena Williams and her journey to becoming one of the greatest athletes of all time. THE GOAT: Serena runs 12-episodes and is hosted by tennis legends and Williams’ close friends Zina Garrison and Chanda Rubin. Garrison and Rubin, along with other prominent figures in Serena’s life, recount the triumphs and tribulations of the making of an icon. Check out Season 1 of the GOAT series where we dive into the exceptional career and...

Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! This is the perfect holiday entertainment and collection for young listeners!

In 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson first walked onto the diamond at Ebbets Field, the all-white, upper-crust US Lawn Tennis Association opened its door just a crack to receive a powerhouse player who would integrate "the game of royalty." The player was a street-savvy young Black woman from Harlem named Althea Gibson who was about as out-of-place in that rarefied and intolerant world as any aspiring tennis champion could be.

This gorgeous Christmas gift of a collection brings together 13 of the best-selling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of Christmassy crimes, festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!