Currie-McGhee\u2019s account unfolds in chronological order from her subject\u2019s origins as a talented child baller to being the WNBA\u2019s No. 1 draft pick in 2024. Along the way, readers learn about her life in high school and college and her pro career so far. Clark has been clearly focused on her goal of playing professionally since age 9. Her journey to the top has included practicing yoga for \u201cincreasing flexibility and preventing injuries,\u201d taking piano lessons and playing other sports to help prevent \u201cburnout at a young age,\u201d and participating in therapy to protect her mental health given the high pressures athletes face. The author describes Clark\u2019s roots in her close-knit family, whose Roman Catholic faith was central to her upbringing. Quotes from Clark and her relatives, along with vivid descriptions of sports action, bring the text to life. This highly positive account contains an interesting twist in the form of references to Clark\u2019s learning to healthily channel feelings of anger and frustration, often stemming from \u201cher passion for winning.\u201d The text in this colorful and visually appealing work is broken up with photos and text boxes, including one describing Clark\u2019s direct criticism of people who used her identity as a white woman to further their own \u201cracism and misogyny.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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