Serena Williams
Athlete, Author, Celebrity
Serena Williams is a tennis player who was born in Saginaw, Michigan, in 1981 and grew up in Compton, California. She turned professional in 1995, took twenty-three Grand Slam singles titles, founded Serena Ventures in 2014 and retired from tennis in 2022.
Serena Williams's 7 Book Recommendations
- Lean In: “I love autobiographies. I read — Sheryl Sandberg wrote two books. She wrote, "Lean In" and then "Option B," yes, which was — they are both great books.”
- Option B: “Sheryl Sandberg wrote two books. She wrote, "Lean In" and then "Option B," yes, which was — they are both great books.”
- Fablehaven: “Well, there's this book called, "Fable Haven" that I love.”
- Who Moved My Cheese?: “[The book] was very impactful in my life. It meant a lot to me... It's about change and I'm not good with change... it was really good for me to read.”
- Black and White: The Way I See It: “Dear Daddy, I'm so proud of u writing your book I bought my own copy & will read it again, & again.”
- The Bible: “It's really helped me a lot and it's underrated. People always mention other books, but the Bible is where I get the best advice to help me through life.”
- The Secret: “The Secret by Rhonda Byrne helped me approach things in a different way.”