Serving Herself

"Serving Herself" is a comprehensive biography of Althea Gibson, charting her groundbreaking athletic achievements and the personal and societal challenges she faced as a Black woman in mid-twentieth-century America. Narrated by Ashley Brown, the book explores Gibson’s pursuit of excellence across multiple sports, her navigation of complex racial and gender expectations, and her relentless drive for independence and recognition. Against a backdrop of major social movements, it offers an insightful portrait of a trailblazing athlete whose legacy extends beyond her sporting victories.