Authors: Venus Williams, Serena Williams Author, Hilary Beard Author
ISBN-13: 9780618576531, ISBN-10: 0618576533
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date Published: March 2005
Edition: None
Hilary Beard grew up playing tennis in Cleveland, Ohio. She is now an established writer, living in Philadelphia, where she volunteers at a charter high school, attending a "sister circle," an adult-guided rap session emphasizing self-esteem and values.
Venus and Serena Williams have something to say. But it isn’t all about tennis. It’s about life and how to play it.
These superstars and super sisters share their secrets in this straight-talking smart guide. Speaking candidly about their personal experiences, the sisters give you the inside scoop on:
What it takes to rise and stay on top.
Who watches their backs when the pressure is on.
How they spendand savetheir money.
Datingtheir real deal on romance.
Book smartskeeping grades up and study stress down.
Loving the skin you’re in.
This book offers solid advice for getting an advantage in every game you play.
The powerhouse sisters who stormed the international tennis scene share tips on how they aced their way to the top in Venus and Serena: Serving from the Hip by Venus and Serena Williams, with Hilary Beard. With style and rhythm, they deliver their "10 rules for living, loving, and winning" and back them up with biographical examples ("Sister Rule #1: I don't just daydream-I build a dream team. And I don't let others steal my vision," accompanies a stylish and flirtingly sassy photo of Serena). The siblings describe their childhood, their discipline and their mindset and will likely inspire youngsters to pursue dreams of their own. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
A Word from Venus and Serena's Mom | vi | |
Why We Wrote This Book | viii | |
1 | Beware of Dream Stealers | 1 |
2 | Why School Is Cool | 15 |
3 | Respect Yourself | 27 |
4 | Hang with an Incredible Crew | 39 |
5 | Be True-Do You | 51 |
6 | Don't Rush a Crush | 69 |
7 | Love the Skin You're In | 77 |
8 | All About the Money, Honey | 95 |
9 | Step Back, Setbacks! | 109 |
10 | It's Better to Give | 123 |