“Training the body to obey the mind as I have done differs from the more conventional method of getting the mind to obey the body.”
Quote by Chris Evert
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Chrissie, My Own Story
This book is an intimate account of Chrissie's life, offering a first-person perspective on her journey and the events that shaped her. more
Author
Chris Evert
Chris Evert, born on December 21, 1954, is a renowned tennis player from the United States. She is one of the most successful women tennis players in history, having won 18 Grand Slam singles titles. more
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