Agassis shots at sampras in the book and would like to meet. How to be good at something you hate open andre agassi. 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. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a coauthor of this autobiography. An autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox sports. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his moody and demanding father, by the age of twenty. 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.
In his powerful autobiography, open, tennis legend andre agassi shows us that the language of tennis is much akin to the language of lifeadvantage, service, fault, love. We live in las vegas, nevada, but currently reside in a suite at the four seasons hotel in new york city, because im playing in the 2006 u. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and views on his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. During its press run, agassi foregrounded his relationship with his. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of t.
Nov 19, 2009 if theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. 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. 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. Aug 10, 2010 open by andre agassi, 9780007281435, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nov 09, 2009 andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. But the writing of this autobiography was a team sport. 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.
Andre agassi author of open meet your next favorite book. O, the oprah magazine hardwon selfknowledge irradiates almost every page of open. 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. Not just a firstrate sports memoir but a genuine bildungsroman, darkly funny yet also anguished and soulful. Agassis careercomeback tale is inspiring but even more so is another open storyline. Open an autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook. Sep 06, 2019 carrie battan on andre agassis memoir, open, which sheds light on star tennis players and the celebrityindustrial complex. Andre agassi insists he has no regrets over book controversy.
The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. If theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. In his book open, agassi describes loathing the tennis life he was pushed into by his father and reveals that a deep depression in 1997 led him to use the recreational drug, and that he lied to. Agassi s style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear winner. His animosity for the sport comes as no surprise given his early immersion in it. This lively, revealing, and entertaining book is certain to roil the tennis world and make a big splash beyond. Agassis memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassi s is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete.
Agassi did everything he hated but managed to get everything he set his mind to. The book was widely hailed as a landmark entry in the arena of athletes self. Even those not convinced that andre agassi was the best tennis player of his time will readily admit he outdid all others in attracting attention, beginning in the 1980s, when he was a teenage. Agassi s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. O, the oprah magazine hardwon selfknowledge irradiates. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Open describes agassis personal odyssey with brio and unvarnished candor. 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. Of course, you have to accept that it is not actually written by andre agassi, but j. Agassis incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. After reading this book, all you feel like saying is. Open, an autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435. Oct 26, 2009 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. Brooke shields addresses andre agassi honestly in new book. The theme of the book is, in fact, agassis overwhelming disdain for tennis.
By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Sampras said thursday he was surprised and disappointed by. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. An autobiography by andre agassi bookforum magazine. Nov 14, 20 ultimately, andre does in this book what he does in life. Ultimately, andre does in this book what he does in life.
Not just a firstrate sports memoir but a genuine bildungsroman, darkly. 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 agassis fight with his inner self, his projection to the outer world and how wins through. This is a wonderfully written book showing the amazing career and memory of andre agassi, who was able to recall so much of his life in detail and present it. An autobiography paperback 19 august 2010 by andre agassi author visit amazons andre agassi page. Just like agassi himself who is unlike most overexposed celebrities, his memoir is not the same as other celebrity biographies. Ultimately, shields book was catalyzed by the death. We have two children, a son and daughter, five and three. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game of tennis geoff dyer sat. 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. Agassis style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear winner. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. Carrie battan on andre agassis memoir, open, which sheds light on star tennis players and the celebrityindustrial complex.
To note, agassis own tome, open, is one of those bestever autobiographies, notably coauthored by pulitzer prize winner j. An autobiography by andre agassi in djvu, fb3, txt download ebook. More than six years after it came out, brooke shields is still having her fun with andre agassi s autobiography, open. With unflinching honesty, agassi reveals that his seemingly charmed life as a tennis giant was one he deeply hated. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships, tying him. Revisiting open, andre agassis classic memoir about the. Open by andre agassi, 9780007281435, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. 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. Aug 10, 2010 agassi s style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear winner.
Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Nov 07, 2009 amid andre agassi s selfserving revelations about drugs and his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game of tennis geoff dyer sat 7 nov 2009 19. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg stated first edition of open by tennis champion andre agassi. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes.
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. More than six years after it came out, brooke shields is still having her fun with andre agassis autobiography, open. In clear, taut prose, agassi evokes his loyal brother, his wise coach, his gentle trainer, all the people who help him regain his balance and find love at last with stefanie graf. Published in 2009 by knopf, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine. Nov, 2009 in his book open, agassi describes loathing the tennis life he was pushed into by his father and reveals that a deep depression in 1997 led him to use the recreational drug, and that he lied to.
Open by andre agassi, 9780307388407, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Amid andre agassi s selfserving revelations about drugs and his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game of tennis geoff dyer sat 7 nov 2009 19. About the author andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year. Agassi brings a nearphotographic memory to every pivotal match and every relationship. It is regarded as an inspiring and fascinating memoir. I found one of the most open, honest biographies i have ever read.
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