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Discover the powerful narrative of *Break Point*, a remarkable new book that explores the groundbreaking journey of two Minnesota teenagers, Peggy Brenden and Toni St. Pierre, who revolutionized high school athletics in the early 1970s. This inspiring true story details how these determined young women fought for their right to compete in a male-dominated sports culture, ultimately influencing the creation of Title IX. Delve into the legal battles, personal sacrifices, and unyielding spirit displayed by Peggy and Toni as they confronted an unequal system of high school sports.
Written by Peggy's sister, Sheri Brenden, *Break Point* is meticulously researched, drawing from extensive newspaper coverage, court records, and firsthand interviews. This compelling account captures the emotional drama surrounding Brenden v. Independent School District 742, revealing the stakes faced by these athletes and their profound impact on future generations of female athletes.
Whether you're a fan of sports history, gender equality, or inspiring biographies, *Break Point* is a must-read that showcases the resilience and courage of two teenage girls who changed the landscape of high school athletics forever. Join the journey and understand the legacy of their fight, one that paved the way for countless others to pursue their dreams.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781517914585. Year: 2023. Publisher: University of Minnesota Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781517914585
Year: 2023
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
How two teenage girls in Minnesota jump-started a revolution in high school athletics Peggy Brenden, a senior, played tennis. Toni St. Pierre, a junior, was a cross country runner and skier. All these two talented teenagers wanted was a chance to compete on their high school sports teams. But in Minnesota in 1972 the only way on the field with the boys ran through a federal court—so that was where the girls went. Break Point tells the story, for the first time, of how two teenagers took on the unequal system of high school athletics, setting a legal precedent for schools nationwide before the passage of Title IX.
As Peggy’s younger sister, author Sheri Brenden is uniquely positioned to convey the human drama of the case, the stakes, and the consequences for two young women facing the legal machinery of the state, in court and in school. In an account that begins with Peggy painstakingly typing her appeal to the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union and concludes with a long view of what Brenden v. Independent School District 742 set in motion, Sheri Brenden summons the salient details of this landmark case as it makes its way through the courts. Peggy and Toni, coaches, administrators, and experts testify before Judge Miles Lord, whose decision, upheld in a precedent-setting appeal, would change these girls’ lives and open up athletic opportunities for innumerable others.
Grounded in newspaper coverage, court records, and interviews, Brenden’s deeply researched, scrupulously reported book is at heart the story of two talented teenage girls whose pluck and determination—and, often, heartache—led
Written by Peggy's sister, Sheri Brenden, *Break Point* is meticulously researched, drawing from extensive newspaper coverage, court records, and firsthand interviews. This compelling account captures the emotional drama surrounding Brenden v. Independent School District 742, revealing the stakes faced by these athletes and their profound impact on future generations of female athletes.
Whether you're a fan of sports history, gender equality, or inspiring biographies, *Break Point* is a must-read that showcases the resilience and courage of two teenage girls who changed the landscape of high school athletics forever. Join the journey and understand the legacy of their fight, one that paved the way for countless others to pursue their dreams.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781517914585. Year: 2023. Publisher: University of Minnesota Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781517914585
Year: 2023
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
How two teenage girls in Minnesota jump-started a revolution in high school athletics Peggy Brenden, a senior, played tennis. Toni St. Pierre, a junior, was a cross country runner and skier. All these two talented teenagers wanted was a chance to compete on their high school sports teams. But in Minnesota in 1972 the only way on the field with the boys ran through a federal court—so that was where the girls went. Break Point tells the story, for the first time, of how two teenagers took on the unequal system of high school athletics, setting a legal precedent for schools nationwide before the passage of Title IX.
As Peggy’s younger sister, author Sheri Brenden is uniquely positioned to convey the human drama of the case, the stakes, and the consequences for two young women facing the legal machinery of the state, in court and in school. In an account that begins with Peggy painstakingly typing her appeal to the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union and concludes with a long view of what Brenden v. Independent School District 742 set in motion, Sheri Brenden summons the salient details of this landmark case as it makes its way through the courts. Peggy and Toni, coaches, administrators, and experts testify before Judge Miles Lord, whose decision, upheld in a precedent-setting appeal, would change these girls’ lives and open up athletic opportunities for innumerable others.
Grounded in newspaper coverage, court records, and interviews, Brenden’s deeply researched, scrupulously reported book is at heart the story of two talented teenage girls whose pluck and determination—and, often, heartache—led