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by Monica Abbott (Author), Debby Schriver (Author), Rob Schriver (Author)
"This is an "as-told-to" autobiography of University of Tennessee alumna Monica Abbott, who is a world-renowned professional softball pitcher in the National Professional Fastpitch league-indeed, the first female athlete in softball to sign a million-dollar contract. The narrative relates Abbott's rather humble beginnings, not initially even much interested in sports but finding herself captivated by softball. The story will serve as an inspiration for other athletes, especially girls and women, as they find their way into organized sports"--
Author Biography
MONICA ABBOTT is an American professional softball player. During her more than twenty years as a professional athlete, she has earned seventeen championship titles, two Olympic Silver Medals, and multiple MVP awards. She was a nine-time All Star and five-time Pitcher of the Year in the National Pro Fastpitch League. Currently, Abbott plays for Team USA and with Toyota Motor Corporation in the Japan Softball League.
DEBBY SCHRIVER retired from the University of Tennessee after 32 years of service and is a freelance writer. Her books include To Read My Heart, The Jour- nal of Rachel Van Dyke, 1810-1811; In the Footsteps of Champions: The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers, the First Three Decades; and Whispering in the Daylight: the Children of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries and Their Journey to Freedom.ROB SCHRIVER develops training curriculum for the Oak Ridge National Lab. He is also a freelance writer and editor for the University of Tennessee Press. His books include Life is Sport with the Volume Turned Up with Joan Cronan, and Mama Said: A Daughter's Escape from the Alamo Christian Foundation with Christhiaon Coie. He teaches classes for Pellissippi State Community College.
