Andre agassi wrote one of my favorite books of all time. Agassi credits the dramatic, mid90s revival in his fortunes to his new coach, brad gilbert, author of winning ugly. He is a mediocre tennis player who wrote this book with his ghost writer and said how do we sell books. Desde entonces, agassi no ha this ebook edition does not include illustrations.
Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. In 1994, at the age of 24, he created the andre agassi foundation for education. What i also found is one of the best biographies i have ever read. Andre agassi has said he has no regrets about baring the details of his life in his recently published memoirs and his use of crystal meth, adding that his wife steffi graf was proud of him in. He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court but from early childhood andre agassi h. What i got was an open athlete who has told his life as it was. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassi s is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. It is a terrific book and is one of the best autobiographies that i have ever read. Apr 28, 2017 andre agassi looks world apart from his time as tennis golden boy while steffi graf looks incredible. An autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook.
Revisiting open, andre agassis classic memoir about the. This book would be an anodyne to everyone except andre s father and nick bolliterri. A prodigious appellation for the book s title as it is a double entendre implying a grand slam open in tennis and also andre being open about his life. But in this memoir, as reported by the new york times, the more arresting news is that open is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We wish we could because all of our supporters are important to us. Unfollow open andre agassi book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Much has been written about the admission by andre agassi in his new autobiography, open, that he regularly used crystal meth over a. Andre agassi uses his new book, open, as a chance to purge his past and look toward the future.
Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships. He grows up to be the most famous tennis player of all time, the only one to win all four grandslams and the olympics in one year. Open by agassi, andre and a great selection of related books. The book provides insight to life of agassi and his road to becoming one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Another heartwarming aspect of andre agassi the person is the fact that he has stayed loyal to his friends throughout ups and downs of life. There are many books in the world that can improve our knowledge. Nov 19, 2009 if theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. Agassi s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. On july 9, 2011, andre was inducted into the international tennis hall of fame for the class of 2011. Andre won a status as a heartthrob with his flowing. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Download this book and you will enjoy it, no matter what your preconceived opinions of andre agassi are.
Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, agassi had been called the greatest service. While his tennis career took him all over the world, agassi always stayed connected to his hometown of las vegas, nevada. He talks about his struggles, his failures, and most pointedly how he hates tennis. Andre did win 8 grand slams but when u read this the book has so much dishonesty and avoids so many of his faults i start to get bored he never overcame these faults nor talked about how he transformed. Andre agassi and steffi graf discouraging their kids to play tennis. I found one of the most open, honest biographies i have ever read. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Feb 12, 2018 as andre agassi walks onto the stage, i see a man that looks as though he has fought many battles. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his moody and demanding father, by the age of twentytwo agassi had won the first of his eight grand slams and achieved wealth, celebrity. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, his bestselling memoir, open, is still a. Growing up i was a big andre agassi fan,a fantastic player who was so different from the rest and played tennis like an artist at times to my mind,i thoroughly enjoyed this book very candid and truthful opinions of fellow players,tournaments etc. Former wimbledon champion andre agassi wore a lion manestyle wig during the 1990s to hide his baldness. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
But in this memoir, as reported by the new york times, the more arresting news is. Description book open by andre agassi from andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. With this win, agassi became the second man, after rod laver, to complete a career grand slam in the open era. Nov 22, 2009 i got one yesterday, so i could play tonight.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read open. I recently finished andre agassi s autobiography entitled open. Agassi ranks up there with sempras and federer as an alltime tennis great. Even though it has yet to hit bookstores, andre agassi s new book open has some revelations that are already causing some controversy. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. The new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassis memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. His animosity for the sport comes as no surprise given his early immersion in it. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. The problem with jr, andres book coach, is that he makes writing easy. You should assume responsibility and leave nothing to chance. In the opening of your book, you mention that you spent half your life not. I particularly enjoyed the first 6 or so chapters,of a difficult childhood and manic obsessive. Dec 24, 2009 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Im now feel im part of the human race and responsible to contribute to it.
If theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. He and brooke shields who i have always had a secret crush on. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. First, the text explores the relationships that andres grandmother has with her son, her daughterinlaw, and with her grandchildren. The doctor, not my regular doctor, told me brusquely to.
It was literally a fiveminute process to get up so i dont do anything too startling to my. An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. Open is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an extraordinary life. Andre agassi insists he has no regrets over book controversy. Andre agassi is one of the greatest tennis players of all time he has 8 grand slam titles and a gold medal in the olympics in 1996 in atlanta. Andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. I dont know how open he has really been about his life im willing to take his word for it though, but one thing hes opened for sure is a big ol. This book empowers the reader new education and experience. Andre was seven years old, in 1977, and the dragon was a ball machine his dad, mike a former olympic boxer from iran turned into. An autobiography by andre agassi bookforum magazine. Agassis incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. It had everything, a lifetime of experiences and the story about how experiences shaped andre agassis character the man who hated tennis. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006.
The first edition of this novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. Andre kirk agassi is now a retired professional tennis player and former world no. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes. This lively, revealing, and entertaining book is certain to roil the tennis world and make a big splash beyond. It doesnt take away from the story, but you need to know if you plan on letting your children hear the story. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassi s harsh. He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court but from early childhood andre agassi hated the game. Aug 10, 2010 andre agassi was a significant personality of those days and though in tennis court he often finished second best to his nemesis sampras, he made that up through his colourful attire, rebellious hairstyle and gorgeous girlfriends. How to be good at something you hate open andre agassi. As you can imagine, we receive a significant number of requests for autographs and, unfortunately, we are not able to process every one of them.
The book is not controversial or is biased in anyway in andre s recounting of his life. Open by andre agassi, 9780307388407, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year. Agassi writes candidly about his early success and his uncomfortable relationship with. Read open by andre agassi audio ebook kindle phone. For one night only, famed tennis sensation and philanthropist andre agassi to open up about life, career, bestselling book and more sports journalist rick reilly to moderate a special evening. Coaxed to swing a racket while still in the crib, agassi resented the constant pressure even as he drove himself to become a prodigy, an inner conflict that would define him. Ive read many biographies and many books about tennis. Agassi turns up at the junior baseball like any other father, but leaves the coaching to others. Andre agassi won in the final, 16, 26, 64, 63, 64, against former world no. By sharing an unvarnished, at times inspiring story in an arresting, muscular style, agassi may have just penned one of the best sports autobiographies of all time.
It was the third shot this year, the thirteenth of my career, and by far the most alarming. What i got was an open athlete who has told his life as it. But the writing of this autobiography was a team sport. Carrie battan on andre agassi s memoir, open, which sheds light on star tennis players and the celebrityindustrial complex. He also achieved a career super slam, the only mens singles player to do so. Nov, 2009 andre agassi has said he has no regrets about baring the details of his life in his recently published memoirs and his use of crystal meth, adding that his wife steffi graf was proud of him in. The tennis world speaks out about andre agassi s book. It was so who i was that it was a relief to me to have the responsibility of being a dad and to. Lessons from andre agassis open book everyday excellence. He describes his journey starting as a tennis prodigy, then turning pro and struggling with the press and public perception, premature hair loss, and his up and down personal life. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his moody and demanding father, by the age of twentytwo agassi had won the first of his eight grand slams and achieved wealth, celebrity, and the games highest honors.
Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. When i picked up this book the name open suggested andre will discuss about his prolong tennis career, his rivalry with pete sampras and many nail biting matches at the 4 grand slams or the opens, but from the first page till the end it was more about agassi s fight with his inner self, his projection to the outer world and how wins through. One moment, among many in the book, stands out for me. The tennis world speaks out about andre agassis book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I saw very little of andre agassi as i was growing up, but his story is one for the ages. Andre agassi books list of books by author andre agassi. Andre agassi takes you into his life, starting with the shocking statement that he hates tennis. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships, tying him for seventh on the alltime list, and hes the only man to win a career golden slam all four grand slam singles titles plus the olympic gold medal. After stumbling in three grand slam finals, agassi shocks the world, and himself, by capturing the 1992 wimbledon. Reading open, the new autobiography by andre agassi, brought back so many of the painful emotions i felt growing up. In open, agassi basks in his own spotlight the new. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in australia.
In singles, agassi is an eighttime grand slam champion and a 1996 olympic gold medalist, as well as being a runner up. Like all true champions, andre agassis greatest achievement has been the way he rose once more to pinnacle of glory after almost everyone had written obituary of his tennis career. Forbes, san francisco chronicle, the washington post far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. Andre kirk agassi born april 29, 1970 is an american retired professional tennis player and former world no. Agassi, who retired in 2006, says he spent thousands of hours downloading my life and finding out the arc of it. The tennis legend admits, in an extract of his book published in germany yesterday, that. I recently finished open, andre agassis autobiography. A professional tennis player since age 16, andre agassi is one of only eight. Please be mindful that items sent to the andre agassi foundation for education may not be returned. An autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435 dymocks. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his moody and demanding father, by the age of twentytwo agassi had won the first of his eight grand slams and achieved wealth.
Thus, when he came up with his autobiography open which was lapped up by tennis lovers around the world, i could not resist the temptation of reliving my adolescent days. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. The near the last quarter of the book, where he and brooke broke up and he got back to the. Andre agassi has admitted that hes hated tennis throughout his career but still became one of the most successful and charismatic people ever to play the game. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. As he begins to talk, he comes across as one of the few sages of sport. Most notably among them is his admission to using crystal meth during his career.
Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game. Andre agassi looks world apart from his time as tennis. It enables the reader is easy to know the meaning of the contentof this book. Sep 21, 2011 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Mar 14, 2015 jim courier, andre agassi, and lara spencer punkd on gma good morning america abc news duration. Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. The text explores the relationship between different generations in andre agassis family, through the perspective of eightyearold andre. Open andre agassi is an intriguing book about relationships, not least his father who drives andre mercilessly from early childhood. This book gave me goosebumps a number of times, no other book has ever made me feel like that.
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