| Come to Win Contributor(s): Williams, Venus (Author), Carter, Kelly E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061718270 ISBN-13: 9780061718274 Publisher: Amistad Press OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Business & Economics | Motivational - Sports & Recreation | Sociology Of Sports |
| Dewey: 796 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.33" W x 8.05" (0.63 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Multiple grand slam tennis champion and entrepreneur, Venus Williams and 46 of her colleagues, friends, and mentors deliver a volume of invaluable wisdom, motivation, and inspiration. Come to Win demonstrates how the principles of competitive athletics translate into business success. With contributions from a wide range of men and women who reached the very top of their games--including former CEO and bestselling author Jack Welch, fashion designer Vera Wang, actor Denzel Washington, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice--Venus Williams's Come to Win is a book every aspiring professional, coach, and sports enthusiast should read. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, Venus: - Venus Williams became a professional tennis player at age fourteen, beating the player ranked number fifty in the world in her first match. The first African American to reach number one as a professional in either the men's or women's game, Williams continues to appear at the very top of the professional rankings. In addition, she graduated cum laude with a degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and went on to partner with national retail chain Steve & Barry's to launch her athletic and casual clothing line. A multiple Grand Slam singles champion and a three-time Olympic gold medalist, Williams resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. |
