Seeing Serena by Gerald Marzorati
A riveting chronicle of trailblazing tennis champion and cultural icon Serena Williamss turbulent 2019 tour season and a revealing portrait of who she is, both on and off the court.
Thoughtful. . . Marzorati has written a deep, satisfying meditation on Serena's path. -The New York Times
What would a year spent watch ing every Serena Williams tennis match yield? A portrait both on and off the court of one of the greatest ath letes of all time. New Yorker tennis writer Gerald Marzorati's Seeing Serena captures Williams' return to tennis follow ing the birth of her daughter and her influence and presence as a cultural icon. -Parade, Books We Love column
With just enough backstory and supportive interviews, [Marzorati] effectively incorporates relevant history of Williams' previous Grand Slam tournaments while also examining her roles in challenging cultural norms and fighting for gender equality. Marzorati has an easy-to-read style and reveals the complexity of Williams' life, not just as an athlete, but also as a celebrity. -Booklist
Readers who know more about Williams than her tennis career will learn about the game's intricacies while those already familiar with the game will benefit from subtler details. -Kirkus Reviews
The level of this analysis is quite impressive. -Library Journal
Well written. . . . This is a solidly reported book. -Publishers Weekly
Seeing Serena is a masterful, multifocal portrait of an icon at the height of her power. But it is more than that. It illuminates, and complicates, not only Williams, but also those who watch her. -Louisa Thomas, author of Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams
What would a year spent watch ing every Serena Williams tennis match yield? A portrait both on and off the court of one of the greatest ath letes of all time. New Yorker tennis writer Gerald Marzorati's Seeing Serena captures Williams' return to tennis follow ing the birth of her daughter and her influence and presence as a cultural icon. -Parade, Books We Love column
With just enough backstory and supportive interviews, [Marzorati] effectively incorporates relevant history of Williams' previous Grand Slam tournaments while also examining her roles in challenging cultural norms and fighting for gender equality. Marzorati has an easy-to-read style and reveals the complexity of Williams' life, not just as an athlete, but also as a celebrity. -Booklist
Readers who know more about Williams than her tennis career will learn about the game's intricacies while those already familiar with the game will benefit from subtler details. -Kirkus Reviews
The level of this analysis is quite impressive. -Library Journal
Well written. . . . This is a solidly reported book. -Publishers Weekly
Seeing Serena is a masterful, multifocal portrait of an icon at the height of her power. But it is more than that. It illuminates, and complicates, not only Williams, but also those who watch her. -Louisa Thomas, author of Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams
Gerald Marzorati is the author of Late to the Ball, a memoir about becoming a serious tennis player later in life. He writes regularly about tennis for The New Yorker. He was the editor of The New York Times Magazine from 2003 to 2010. He previously worked as an editor at the Soho News, Harper’s Magazine, and The New Yorker. His writing has appeared in The New York Times and many other publications. His first book, A Painter of Darkness, won the PEN/Martha Albrand award for a first book of nonfiction.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781982127886 |
| ISBN 10 | 1982127880 |
| Title | Seeing Serena |
| Author | Gerald Marzorati |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2021-06-24 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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