The Ashe Brothers : How Arthur and Johnnie Changed Tennis Forever
(2023)

Nonfiction

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Capstone, 2023
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ISBN/ISSN
9781684466252 MWT16076529, 1684466253 16076529
LANGUAGE
English
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In 1968, Arthur Ashe climbed his way to the top of the tennis world in a time filled with racial tension and segregation. But his success didn't happen without help. Arthur's close relationship with his younger brother, Johnnie, was key to Arthur becoming the first Black man to break the color barrier in men's tennis. A layered story full of love, sibling rivalry, and unconditional support, The Ashe Brothers tells the little-known story behind Arthur's Grand Slam win

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