Shattering the Glass

“[An] accessible historical review of women’s basketball. . . . A particularly important contribution is the racial history of the game and the resulting cultural impact, which also highlights the struggles of other groups, such as LGBTQ+. . . . Highly recommended.”—CHOICE

“A must-read for anyone who loves the game. Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford introduce us to the women who opened the gymnasium doors for generations to come.”—Rebecca Lobo

“When it comes to women’s sports, people don’t know enough about us. Now doors are opening. People are able to see us, they're able to hear us. We're about to move light years ahead. We need to bring our history with us.” —Seimone Augustus, four-time WNBA champion

“Deeply researched and deftly written, Shattering the Glass lovingly preserves the history of the women who fought for their place on the court. Covering the game from its infancy to the current moment of ascendance, this seminal work is filled with stories you won’t soon forget. A must-read.”—Kate Fagan, sports journalist and coauthor of Hoop Muses

"A fascinating read about the history of women’s basketball, including the many challenges girls and women have overcome to play a game they love. As I read I kept saying to myself, 'That sure feels familiar.' Thank you to the authors for chronicling this incredible journey.”—Coach Tara VanDerveer, three-time national champion, Stanford University

“This highly entertaining work takes us on a journey from our humble beginnings in bloomers to the heights we are finally achieving. It tells a story of relentless determination and pioneering players and coaches who blazed the trail for us to follow.”—Coach Muffet McGraw, two-time national champion, Notre Dame

“My journey in women’s basketball has shown me that the greatest victories aren’t won just on the court but in the hearts and minds of those who believe in the power of women’s sports. 'Shattering the glass' means you have done something no one else has done, and opened up all the possibilities for our future.”—Nancy Lieberman, two-time Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer

“Shattering the Glass is the definitive work on women’s basketball history.... All readers will benefit from considering the links the book draws between sports and changing visions of womanhood, race, class, region, and sexuality.”—Brad Austin, coeditor of Teaching U.S. History Through Sports