![]() ![]() ![]() But the author did a good job of summarizing events by inserting short transcripts of sportscasters rehashing tournaments in between chapters. I thought it would get repetitive describing match after match. The timeline is a little off, though, as Serena didn’t go professional until 1995 and that’s when Soto’s comeback begins.Įither way, I enjoyed this book and it was a different kind of book than I’ve read- focused on sports. It would seem Carrie Soto’s character may even be loosely based on Serena, at least in skill and achievements. Once you read the book, these numbers will start to mean a lot more. Her and her sister, Venus, ushered in a new era of power to women’s tennis. She was ranked number one in the world for 319 weeks. And marvel at Serena Williams who is one of the best to play tennis- she holds the most Grand Slam titles right now at 23. This book will make you want to watch tennis. ‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ is the story of Carrie’s tennis journey from rookie, to challenger, to champion, to comeback.ĭoes she have what it takes- physically, emotionally, and mentally- to be the best? And if she can’t- can she live with that version of herself? I shouldn’t say that, though, because my favorite part of the book was the development of the father/daughter relationship. This was a surprisingly engaging book considering it’s pretty much just about tennis. “When did winning become something I needed in order to survive? Something I did not enjoy having, so much as panic without?” ![]()
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