Hiding Inside the Baseline
Author | : MR Bobby Aaron Blair |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2014-02-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 0615974066 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780615974064 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Hiding Inside The Baseline is a heartfelt all american gay tennis story about former junior and collegiate tennis star and world ranked player turned acclaimed international coach Bobby Blair. This riveting story chronicles the fear, turmoil, struggles and devastating consquences of hiding in the closet as a gay athlete and coach in the 1980's and 1990's. This story has the star power and life lessons to empower and inspire LGBT athletes to live their truth, while also encouraging family, friends, teachers, coaches, sponsors and the fans to better understand the importance to accept and embrace all peope as they strive to achieve their goals personally and professionally while living their truth. This story encourages all readers to be on the right side of history by illustrating the importance that equality and acceptance for all makes the world a better place.