My life : queen of the court

One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has captured every major title.

From growing up in the tough neighborhood of Compton, California, to being trained by her father on courts littered with broken glass and drug paraphernalia, to becoming the top women's player in the world, Serena has proven to be an inspiration to her legions of fans.

Her accomplishments have not been won without struggle.

She has been derailed by injury, criticized for her unorthodox approach to tennis, and was devastated by the tragic shooting of her older sister.

Yet somehow Serena always manages to prevail, both on and off the court.

She's applied the same strength and determination that helped her to become a champion to her successful pursuits in philanthropy, fashion, television, and film.

In this compelling and poignant memoir, Serena takes an empowering look at her extraordinary life and what is still to come.