He is a retired american professional tennis player and former world no. Agassis incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Agassi is open about his life, as the title promises, and i enjoyed the book despite not following tennis. Martine agassi books list of books by author martine agassi. Just like agassi himself who is unlike most overexposed celebrities, his memoir is not the same as other celebrity biographies. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in australia. Sep 21, 2011 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. His animosity for the sport comes as no surprise given his early immersion in it. There is no collection of color photos on photo paper in the book, as many other books offer such as pete samprass book a champions mind.
Carrie battan on andre agassis memoir, open, which sheds light on star. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. 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. Nov 14, 20 the hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men. We have two children, a son and daughter, five and three. Aug 10, 2010 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of t. 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.
That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, andre agassi admits in a new autobiography that he hates tennis, with a dark and secret passion. By sharing an unvarnished, at times inspiring story in an arresting, muscular style, agassi may have just penned one of. One of the most striking parts of the book is andres experimentation with his personality. Feb 23, 2016 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.
Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassi s is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a coauthor of this autobiography. In fact, there is not really much analysis of the game and sport of tennis. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. An autobiography, andre agassi i recently completed reading eighttime grand slam winner andre agassis highly publicized autobiography with some of those shocking revelations about recreational drug use and lying to tennis authorities about it. Andre agassis autobiography open is as outgoing, unique and controversial as its subject the narrative is a unique one for a sports auto biography. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. After finishing this i appreciate agassi more as a. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox sports. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Buy open by andre agassi from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships. The first edition of this novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi.
An autobiography by andre agassi bookforum magazine. The problem with jr, andre s book coach, is that he makes writing easy. The expected delivery time period after the order has been dispatched via your chosen delivery method. A fan page for anybody currently reading, already read or who want to read this book.
The author has warmly inscribedsigned on title page. Jan 07, 2010 andre kirk agassi was born on april 29, 1970. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. Nov 01, 2009 the new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassi s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. An autobiography book online at low prices in india. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Near the end of his beefy confession, the author excerpts one of the more famous passages from walt whitmans song of myself. 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. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard. Coaxed to swing a racket while still in the crib, forced to hit hundreds of balls a day while still in grade school, agassi resented the constant pressure even as he drove himself, an inner conflict that would define him. Booktopia has open, an autobiography by andre agassi. Open is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an extraordinary life. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. His relationships with various women are welldocumented. Agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game. Please note this service does not override the status timeframe dispatches in, and that the usually. What i got was an open athlete who has told his life as it. He attempts to find himself, but the media calls it rebellion. Like agassis game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power.
Agassi narrates each period of his life in the present tense and tells his story with the feelings he felt at the time instead of filtering them through perspective, adding emotional depth and a compelling rawness to the. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. Enigmatic tennis great agassi lays it all on the line. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and views on his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game. The theme of the book is, in fact, agassis overwhelming disdain for tennis.
Find great deals on ebay for open andre agassi book. An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in new zealand. If theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. 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. The new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassis memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. An autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435 dymocks. Nov 22, 2009 bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. Open, an autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435. How to be good at something you hate open 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.
Like agassi s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power. Revisiting open, andre agassis classic memoir about the. Open by andre agassi 9780007281435 boomerang books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sep 21, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg stated first edition of open by tennis champion andre agassi. Gil acts as a proxy father to andre while being his best friend. Open by andre agassi book 42 of 52 books of titans reading list. 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.
For other books or gift ideas, refer to our book and gift sections. It is regarded as an inspiring and fascinating memoir. If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes, who, along with coach brad gilbert, gives focus and. He is generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Souvent classe n1, il a remporte huit tournois du grand chelem et une medaille dor olympique. The agassi story makes for a great gift or book to read for enjoyment.
See all books authored by martine agassi, including hands are not for hitting, and hands are not for hitting, and more on. Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. With its breakneck tempo and raw candor, open will be read and cherished for years. The agassi story is a heartwarming look at one familys turbulent relationship, and their ultimate reconciliation. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh. The problem with jr, andres book coach, is that he makes writing easy. The hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. Open by andre agassi, signed abebooks shop for books. Agassi s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. Agassis style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear. That is the takeaway from his new autobiography, open, where he states on page one and throughout the book how much he loathes the game. Whats astonishing about this book is how his image was not reality. Our staff and contributors share their latest enthusiasms in books. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year.
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