Naomi Osaka : her journey to finding her power and her voice / Ben Rothenberg.
"A deeply reported, revealing biography of tennis phenomenon and activist Naomi Osaka, telling the untold story behind her Grand Slam-winning career, her headline-making advocacy for racial justice and mental health, and the challenges of a life in the international spotlight"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593472439
- ISBN: 0593472438
- Physical Description: viii, 484 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : Dutton, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Paradise -- The motherland -- Where dreams are made of -- Chasing sunshine -- Early start -- Sister act 2 -- Naomi Osaka -- The dotted line -- Making moves -- Rising sun -- Rising star -- Translating -- Close -- The social game -- Venus's orbit -- Footsteps -- Welcome to Serena -- Charleston -- Collision course -- Boiling point -- From Ashe to wildfire -- The talk of Tokyo -- Down under to the top -- Heavy Is the head -- Mari's shot -- Shooting stars -- Staying in, speaking out -- Stop and start -- The names on her lips -- Ancestors -- Imperial phase -- A journey which she did not enjoy ultimately -- Sliding -- Read all about it -- Torchbearer -- The brakes -- Game over? |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Osaka, Naomi, 1997- Women tennis players > United States > Biography. Women tennis players > Japan > Biography. Racism in sports. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 7 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 9 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | B OSAKA ROT (Text) | 33114018647719 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
