Black and White

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Black and White

By: Richard Williams, Bart Davis

Narrated by: Cary Hite

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The fascinating, “upfront and unapologetic” (Kirkus Reviews) memoir of Richard Williams, a businessman, tennis coach, subject of the major motion picture King Richard, and father to two of the greatest athletes and professional tennis champions of all time—Venus and Serena Williams.

Born into poverty in Shreveport, Louisiana in the 1940s, Richard Williams was blessed by a strong, caring mother who remained his lifelong hero, just as he became a hero to Venus and Serena. From the beginning of his life, Richard’s mother taught him to live by the principles of courage, confidence, commitment, faith, and love. He passed the same qualities on to his daughters, who grew up loving their father and valuing the lessons he taught them. “I still feel really close to my father,” says Serena. “We have a great relationship. There is an appreciation. There is a closeness because of what we’ve been through together, and a respect.”

A self-made man, Williams has walked a long, hard, exciting, and ultimately rewarding road during his life, surmounting many challenges to raise a loving family and two of the greatest tennis players who ever lived. Black and White is the extraordinary story of that journey and the indomitable spirit that made it all possible.

Richard WilliamsBart DavisCary HiteSimon & Schuster Audio

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Before reading this book, I had no idea of the immense strength of character Richard Williams possessed long before his daughters, Venus and Serena, became tennis legends.

His story reveals how much he had to contend with in a deeply racist America, and how those experiences shaped his relentless pursuit of success—not just for himself but for his daughters.The book is a testament to how consistency and persistence are crucial in achieving results.

Richard’s unwavering belief in his daughters’ potential, combined with his tenacity in overcoming personal and societal barriers, is nothing short of inspiring. It’s an incredible journey that highlights the power of resilience, a reminder that the road to success is often paved with challenges, but with the right mindset, anything is possible.