His relationships with various women are welldocumented. 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. Sep 21, 2011 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. For other books or gift ideas, refer to our book and gift sections. Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships. What i got was an open athlete who has told his life as it. An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times. Agassi s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Nov 01, 2009 the new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassi s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. It is regarded as an inspiring and fascinating memoir. Revisiting open, andre agassis classic memoir about the. We have two children, a son and daughter, five and three.
If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes, who, along with coach brad gilbert, gives focus and. Open is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an extraordinary life. An autobiography by andre agassi bookforum magazine. 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. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh. An autobiography book online at low prices in india. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. The theme of the book is, in fact, agassis overwhelming disdain for tennis. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year.
The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes. Agassis incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Like agassi s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. Booktopia has open, an autobiography by andre agassi. The agassi story is a heartwarming look at one familys turbulent relationship, and their ultimate reconciliation.
After finishing this i appreciate agassi more as a. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. 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. One of the most striking parts of the book is andres experimentation with his personality. The hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. Buy open by andre agassi from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. Open by andre agassi 9780007281435 boomerang books. Our staff and contributors share their latest enthusiasms in books. Sep 21, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Published in 2009 by knopf, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine. 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. Andre agassis autobiography open is as outgoing, unique and controversial as its subject the narrative is a unique one for a sports auto biography. Find great deals on ebay for open andre agassi book. The new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassis memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. Whats astonishing about this book is how his image was not reality. Like agassis game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power. Nov 22, 2009 bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Open by andre agassi book 42 of 52 books of titans reading list.
His animosity for the sport comes as no surprise given his early immersion in it. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in australia. Aug 10, 2010 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox sports. An autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435 dymocks. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men. Martine agassi books list of books by author martine 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. If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes. An autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook.
From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of t. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassi s is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. With its breakneck tempo and raw candor, open will be read and cherished for years. Please note this service does not override the status timeframe dispatches in, and that the usually. Just like agassi himself who is unlike most overexposed celebrities, his memoir is not the same as other celebrity biographies. Agassis style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear. 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 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.
An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore. In fact, there is not really much analysis of the game and sport of tennis. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. From the book seems to have calmed down as time passed, but hard to judge only from his own words. If theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. Nov 14, 20 the hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher.
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. 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. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a coauthor of this autobiography. The agassi story makes for a great gift or book to read for enjoyment. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. 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. Reacted by rebelling against some of the structures, understandably. The problem with jr, andres book coach, is that he makes writing easy.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard. The expected delivery time period after the order has been dispatched via your chosen delivery method. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. How to be good at something you hate open andre agassi. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and views on his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game. 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. Open, an autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435. An autobiography by andre agassi online at alibris.
Agassi is open about his life, as the title promises, and i enjoyed the book despite not following tennis. Open by andre agassi, signed abebooks shop for books. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. Agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game. Its a phrase attributed to andre, yet he didnt come up with it.
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. 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. The problem with jr, andre s book coach, is that he makes writing easy. He is generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. 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.
Souvent classe n1, il a remporte huit tournois du grand chelem et une medaille dor olympique. He is a retired american professional tennis player and former world no. Jan 07, 2010 andre kirk agassi was born on april 29, 1970. The first edition of this novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. He and brooke shields who i have always had a secret crush on. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. A fan page for anybody currently reading, already read or who want to read this book. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. See all books authored by martine agassi, including hands are not for hitting, and hands are not for hitting, and more on. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in new zealand. Open by agassi, andre and a great selection of related books. He attempts to find himself, but the media calls it rebellion. Carrie battan on andre agassis memoir, open, which sheds light on star.
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