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Martin, Marvin

Arthur Ashe: Of Tennis and the Human Spirit

176 pp. | Watts | March, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-531-11432-5 $$24.00
(3) YA Impact Biography series. The thorough text follows Ashe's progress from child tennis prodigy to Wimbledon champion, detailing his battles with racism, his commitment to social causes, and his eventual grace in dealing with his terminal illness. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, the clearly written prose is well documented with quotes from sports journalism, author interviews, and Ashe's own writings. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

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