by Keith C. Lewis (Author)
This biography traces Anna Leigh Waters' journey from a homeschooled Florida girl with a paddle in her hand to a world-renowned teenage athlete at the forefront of pickleball's explosion in popularity. Through 15 richly detailed chapters and a powerful conclusion, the book explores: ✅ Her early beginnings: Playing pickleball with her mom during a hurricane evacuation - and discovering a life-changing passion. ✅ Her rapid rise: Becoming a pro at age 12 and shattering expectations across age and gender lines. ✅ Her challenges: Managing pressure, expectations, and fame while still growing up. ✅ Her leadership: Inspiring the next generation and using her platform to promote inclusion, discipline, and global sport expansion. ✅ The sport itself: How Anna Leigh became a symbol of pickleball's potential to go Olympic, reach international audiences, and become a respected global game