Althea Gibson • Secure & Secure
: Praised for placing Gibson’s life within the broader context of Jim Crow and the Great Migration.
: Some readers on The StoryGraph found the 18-hour audiobook version a "slog," noting it is very detailed and sometimes repetitive regarding match play. althea gibson
: Critics appreciate that Jacobs doesn't "soften" Gibson’s early life, providing a realistic portrait of her "steeliness" and complex, often "aggressive" personality. : Praised for placing Gibson’s life within the
: Highly praised as a "grand slam" by The Washington Informer and The Philadelphia Tribune . althea gibson
: Generally received "Rave" reviews from Book Marks for being a monumental, comprehensive biography.