Narrator Moniqua Plante's clear voice and steady cadence enhance this fascinating examination of tennis legend Alice Marble. Between 1936 and 1940, Marble won 18 Grand Slam championships--even though she'd gained notoriety as a baseball player as a child. Encouraged to play a "lady's game," Marble became known for her pioneering style in power tennis and later coached Billie Jean King. She was also a fashion designer, a singer/performer, an author, and a Civil Rights activist. While Plante misses the opportunity to create a more engaging listening experience by adding vocal variety during emotional turns in the story, her thoughtful pauses provide emphasis and even levity at times. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2023]
Trade Ed. Tantor Media 2023
DD ISBN 9798350808766 $24.99
Library Ed. Tantor Media 2023
DD ISBN 9798350808773 $54.95
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