Black and White

The Way I See It

By: Richard Williams

Narrated by: Cary Hite, Bart Davis

Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

The fascinating, “upfront and unapologetic” (Kirkus Reviews) memoir of Richard Williams, a businessman, tennis coach, subject of the major motion picture King Richard, and father to two of the greatest athletes and professional tennis champions of all time - Venus and Serena Williams.

Born into poverty in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the 1940s, Richard Williams was blessed by a strong, caring mother who remained his lifelong hero, just as he became a hero to Venus and Serena. From the beginning of his life, Richard’s mother taught him to live by the principles of courage, confidence, commitment, faith, and love. He passed the same qualities on to his daughters, who grew up loving their father and valuing the lessons he taught them. “I still feel really close to my father,” says Serena. “We have a great relationship. There is an appreciation. There is a closeness because of what we’ve been through together, and a respect.”

A self-made man, Williams has walked a long, hard, exciting, and ultimately rewarding road during his life, surmounting many challenges to raise a loving family and two of the greatest tennis players who ever lived. Black and White is the extraordinary story of that journey and the indomitable spirit that made it all possible.

©2014 Richard Williams. All rights reserved. Epigraph from "I, Too" from THE COLLECTED POEMS OF LANGSTON HUGHES by Langston Hughes, edited by Arnold Rampersad with David Roessel, Associate Editor, copyright ©1994 by the Estate of Langston Hughes. Used by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Random House LLC. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

King Richard

loved ot king Richard
great read. king Richard great book a classic favorite new book.

AMAZING STORY!

This was an easy listen all the way. This man was so smart and dedicated and determined to help his family. Home run team player! I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. Richard Williams is the man!!!

Must read by everyone... his name is Mr. Williams

This book has opened my eyes to so much. I finally found a kindred soul and I can denounce those who feel I’m dreaming past my capabilities. Just like Mr Williams I to know I’m supposed to be great and create opportunities for others. This book is a must read... by every race, color, and creed. I will read it a second time and take more notes . I don’t plan on failing... amen

Fantastic story of a master teacher

Richard Williams story is an absolute wonder. His ability to learn and grow and teach are unparalleled. He is a self-taught master teacher and his daughters prove it. King Richard is an American story of success in the face of racism. Excellent!

The most amazing book of a MAN.

This is a wonderful piece of work. I am a better man & father just from listening to this.

Awesome

Loved it. A real story about overcoming and success - a must read! Reveals the story of a man and father who at one time wanted to die because of his circumstances but rose to the highest heights of life and fatherhood! Many lessons are taught through life experiences we all will face at one time or another.

What a fascinating insight to his life.

This book was just amazing.
One of the best autobiographies I’ve ever read (listened)
It’s a must listen.

Interesting story and great lessons

Everything was interesting, but from the middle to the end, I gather very useful knowledge to apply in my life as a parent.

leaves one with questions.

very interesting autobiography stories. However,
Richard Williams has many many children from many women that are omitted in this autobiography.

The omission of his parental responsibilities to these unmentioned children make this story incongruous to the moral principles preached in this book.
it is an enigma-
it is a good book w/good take always but an enigma.

Truly inspiring biography worth 1000x the price

Thank you Richard. Everyone once in a while you read a book that is transformative and you will never forget. This is that book. 5 Stars is not enough. I wish this book could be required reading for all students and parents. I only wish I'd been able to read it before I raised my own children. As a white male, I hurt reading about the bigoted hatred you, your friends and loved ones endured and can understand now better what you carry deep inside. Thank you for showing us your amazing grace, drive, spirit, wisdom and faith. Thank you to your entire family for being such wonderful examples of grace and excellence. I encourage everyone to purchase this truly inspiring biography now. It is worth 1000x the price. AND...see the movie KING RICHARD...one of the great great movies of our time.