Women Who Win
By Christina Lessa.
Description
Since the twenty-fifth anniversary of Title IX in 1997, women athletes have captured the public's attention more than ever. This important book celebrates the stories of courage, challenge, fear and pride of these pioneering women, from Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Peggy Flemming to basketball powerhouse Teresa Edwards.The riveting, deeply personal experiences of the women protrayed in this book illustrate the newfound celebrated status of the female athlete.Profiles of the twenty five remarkable sportswomen get to the heart of their committment and tell stories not usuall...
ISBN(s)
078930208X, 9780789302083
