Rise and Shine : The Monica Abbott Story / Monica Abbott, Debby Schriver, and Rob Schriver.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abbott, Monica, 1985- author.

Schriver, Debby, author.

Schriver, Rob, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pitching (Softball)--United States--Biography.

Women softball players--United States--Biography.

Abbott, Monica, 1985-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (138 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Knoxville, Tennessee : The University of Tennessee Press, [2023]

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

In the Beginning

The Vikings, Proud and Tough

The Pitch That Changed My Life

The Shock Heard around the Softball World

2,500 Miles from Home in Big Orange Country

Reaching My Olympic Dream

Going Pro: A Whole New Ballgame and a Million-Dollar Arm

Call Me "Abbo To San"

Girl Impact.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62190-833-X

1-62190-832-1