{"product_id":"in-my-skin-9780062309358","title":"In My Skin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[A] searing and ultimately liberating memoir.\" -- \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBook Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHailed by ESPN as the world's most famous female basketball player, Brittney Griner, the dunking phenom and national sensation who is shattering stereotypes and breaking boundaries, now shares her coming-of-age story, revealing how she found her strength to overcome bullies and to embrace her authentic self.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrittney Griner, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, is a once-in-a-generation player, possessing a combination of size and athleticism never before seen in the women's game. But \"the sport's most transformative figure\" (\u003cem\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e) is equally famous for making headlines off the court, for speaking out on issues of gender, sexuality, body image and self-esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 6'8\", with an 88-inch wingspan and a size 17 shoe (men's), the Phoenix Mercury star has heard every vicious insult in the book, enduring years of taunting that began in middle school and continues to this day. Through the highs and lows, Griner has learned to remain true to herself, rising above the haters trying to take her down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her heartfelt memoir, she reflects on painful episodes in her life and describes how she came to celebrate what makes her unique--inspiring lessons she now shares. Filled with all the humor and personality Griner has become known for, \u003cem\u003eIn My Skin\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a glimpse into one of the most original personalities in sports; it's also a powerful call to readers to be true to themselves, to love who they are on the inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGriner, Brittney:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBrittney Griner was a three-time All-American at Baylor University, where she scored 3,283 career points (No. 2 in Division 1 women's history) and blocked 748 shots (No. 1 all-time), while earning national Player of the Year honors in both her junior and senior seasons. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHovey, Sue:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSue Hovey is a former vice president and executive editor at ESPN. She spent fourteen years with \u003cem\u003eESPN The Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, and is now an independent writer and editor. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50611791528210,"sku":"9780062309358","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d45a641-1fbf-41d1-8327-3cb753c11950.jpg?v=1732366595","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/in-my-skin-9780062309358","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}