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Babe
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Author : Susan E. Cayleff
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 1996
Babe written by Susan E. Cayleff and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
One of the most gifted athletes in the world, Babe Didrikson Zaharias dominated track and field, winning two Olympic gold medals in 1932. She went on to compete in baseball, bowling, basketball, tennis, and particularly in golf. The American public was smitten with her wit, frankness, and "unladylike" bravado. She became an American legend. The legend was challenged, however, by members of the press and society who insinuated that her femininity, even her femaleness, were suspect--that there was something different, even wrong, about this preternaturally gifted woman in a male-dominated world. She had ably used her androgyny and her powerful athleticism to promote herself, but she soon felt compelled to craft herself into a more marketable female role model--particularly in connection with the "proper" world of golf. To increase her opportunities for competitive play in this field, she became a co-founder and officer of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). As a major step in her makeover, Babe already had married George Zaharias, a wrestling promoter who was a vital partner in her constant efforts at self-promotion. But by 1950 Babe was deeply involved with a young golfer, Betty Dodd, whose for-the-record discussion of their remarkable love is included in Babe. Stricken with cancer in her prime, Babe went on to courageously and publicly fight the disease. Babe is a comprehensive, in-depth biography of a woman who was a great athlete at a time when it was extremely difficult for a woman to be her own person. Through interviews with members of Babe's family, her golf peers, and medical personnel, Cayleff caringly reveals the life and probes the legend of this unusual American hero. She unflinchingly examines the athletic community, the media, and the society that both loved and judged Babe, whose story embodies the struggle of all women who dare to transcend stereotypes and claim their own definitions and unique identities. Babe allows her to be all the hero--and all the human being--she was meant to be.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Author : Elizabeth A. Lynn
language : en
Publisher: Facts On File
Release Date : 1989
Babe Didrikson Zaharias written by Elizabeth A. Lynn and has been published by Facts On File this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The biography of one of Texas' most talented athletes, Babe Zaharias.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Author : Russell Freedman
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1999
Babe Didrikson Zaharias written by Russell Freedman and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A biography of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes.
Babe Didrikson
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Author : Susan E. Cayleff
language : en
Publisher: Conari Press
Release Date : 2000-07-15
Babe Didrikson written by Susan E. Cayleff and has been published by Conari Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A gold medal Olympian, Babe Didrikson was arguably the greatest athlete of the twentieth century, excelling at every sport she tried: running, jumping, javelin throwing, swimming, basketball, golf, and baseball, to name just a few. Gifted and controversial, the Babe's athletic prowess and personality took the country by storm from the 1930s to the 1950s. Following the U.S. Women's soccer team's victory in 1999, Babe was mentioned repeatedly as a sports icon for female athletes everywhere. Her achievements, though vast, were cut short at age forty-three when she died from cancer, but Babe set the bar for every female athlete in her wake and opened the world's eyes to what one empowered woman can achieve! The Babe's biography will inspire young adult readers--embracing the current surge of Girlpower--who resonate with her quest for the American Dream, her efforts to compete in a male world, her battle to overcome discrimination against female athletes, and her struggle with identity. Author Susan Cayleff, whose adult biography of Babe Didrikson was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, now brings Babe's rousing true-life story to young women, for whom she stands as a powerful role model.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Author : Nancy Wakeman
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 1999-09-01
Babe Didrikson Zaharias written by Nancy Wakeman and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A biography of the multi-talented female athlete, discussing the different sports in which she competed and her part in creating the first women's professional golf circuit.
Wonder Girl
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Author : Don Van Natta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-06-05
Wonder Girl written by Don Van Natta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-05 with BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY categories.
Describes the exceptional life and times of LPGA founder Babe Didrikson, the Texas woman who achieved All-American status in basketball, won gold medals in track and field in the 1932 Olympics, and became the first woman to play against men in a PGA tournament.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Author : Jennifer Strand
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2016-08-15
Babe Didrikson Zaharias written by Jennifer Strand and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A dominant athlete in an era when women were discouraged from playing sports, Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a true trailblazer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete’s life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Author : Jane Sutcliffe
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Release Date : 2009-08-01
Babe Didrikson Zaharias written by Jane Sutcliffe and has been published by Millbrook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Babe Didrikson was running and jumping hedges at the age of eight. Her dedication to training and practicing resulted in her becoming one of the greatest woman athletes of the century. Although she won two gold medals and one silver medal in track and field events at the 1932 Olympics, Babe excelled in every sport that she played.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Author : Mackenzie Lobby
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Babe Didrikson Zaharias written by Mackenzie Lobby and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Tells the story of this athlete's early life, All-Star basketball career, and winning of three medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics.
Wonder Girl
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Author : Don Van Natta Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-06-02
Wonder Girl written by Don Van Natta Jr. and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Experience the extraordinary story of a nearly forgotten American superstar athlete. Texas girl Babe Didrikson never tried a sport too tough and never met a hurdle too high. Despite attempts to keep women from competing, Babe achieved All-American status in basketball and won gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics. Then Babe attempted to conquer golf. One of the founders of the LPGA, Babe won more consecutive tournaments than any golfer in history. At the height of her fame, she was diagnosed with cancer. Babe would then take her most daring step of all: go public and try to win again with the hope of inspiring the world. A rollicking saga, stretching across the first half of the 20th century, Wonder Girl is as fresh, heartfelt, and graceful as Babe herself.