Venus & Serena: Serving from the Hip: Ten Rules for Living, Loving, and Winning FROM THE PUBLISHER
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 spend - and save - their money, dating - their real deal on romance, book smarts - keeping grades up and study stress down, loving the skin you're in
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
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.
School Library Journal
Gr 7 Up-The sisters and tennis players extraordinaire give teens advice on everyday living, showing them how to aim high and reach their goals. The 10 rules for success include building a "dream team" (people who support your goals), doing well in school, learning self-respect, valuing friendships, taking care of yourself emotionally and physically, obtaining financial security, and overcoming setbacks. The final chapter discusses the virtues of volunteerism and charity. A color photo appears on every spread. The two women speak candidly about their personal experiences, revealing the values, attitudes, and regimens that worked for them. Never preachy and always practical, this is a welcome addition to most collections.-Ajoke' T. I. Kokodoko, Oakland Public Library, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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