Tim Crothers
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“A star coach tells his inspiring tale . . . by the end of this engaging tale, you’ll realize why Williams is an unparalleled recruiter . . . He works as hard as anyone, and he knows how to tell a good story.” —Sports Illustrated
Coach Roy Williams is one of the most respected and successful basketball coaches in the nation; he has led the UNC team for the past 18 seasons, with 903 career wins, three national championships,...
Coach Roy Williams is one of the most respected and successful basketball coaches in the nation; he has led the UNC team for the past 18 seasons, with 903 career wins, three national championships,...
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In The Queen of Katwe, sports journalist Tim Crothers introduces listeners to Phiona, a chess prodigy living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda. Most girls her age already have children, but Phiona has a dream — she wants to be a chess grandmaster. Recounting her day-to-day struggles, Crothers captures the drama of Phiona's international competitions and her rise as Uganda's national champion.
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Based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.