After reading this book, all you feel like saying is. Just like agassi himself who is unlike most overexposed celebrities, his memoir is not the same as other celebrity biographies. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. But the writing of this autobiography was a team sport. Of course, you have to accept that it is not actually written by andre agassi, but j. 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. Agassi s careercomeback tale is inspiring but even more so is another open storyline. 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.
An autobiography by agassi, andre 2009 hardcover hardcover november 9, 2009 4. An autobiography by andre agassi hardback, 2009 for. Sep 21, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year. If theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. It is regarded as an inspiring and fascinating memoir. 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. 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. About the author andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. 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.
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. 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. 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. R moehringer who converts their tapes into this book. Nov 09, 2009 andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. Details about open 2009 andre agassi autobiography hardback. An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times.
Agassis style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear winner. Open describes agassi s personal odyssey with brio and unvarnished candor. Published in 2009 by knopf, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine. Pete sampras would like a sitdown with longtime american rival. Nov 19, 2009 if theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. At first i was just going to buy the book then i decided to buy the autographed book. 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. Open quotes by andre agassi meet your next favorite book. O, the oprah magazine hardwon selfknowledge irradiates almost every page of open. How to be good at something you hate open andre agassi. Nov 14, 20 ultimately, andre does in this book what he does in life.
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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. Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. Open is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an. Open is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an extraordinary life. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis.
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. Figuring out your butterflies, deciphering what they say about the status of your mind and body, is the first step to making them work for you. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. O, the oprah magazine hardwon selfknowledge irradiates. Open by andre agassi rafa by rafael nadal the inner game of tennis by w. A fan page for anybody currently reading, already read or who want to read this book. Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
His animosity for the sport comes as no surprise given his early immersion in it. Nov 22, 2009 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. An autobiography by andre agassi hardback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Open, an autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435. In it, he reveals, among other things, that he used crystal meth and that he wore a hairpiece in the 1990 french open to hide a bald spot. Jan 22, 2020 open 2009 andre agassi autobiography hardback first edition stay safe and healthy. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh.
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. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. It was so good my husband, girlfriends and mother also read it.
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Discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Not just a firstrate sports memoir but a genuine bildungsroman, darkly funny yet also anguished and soulful. Buy a discounted paperback of open online from australias leading online bookstore. 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. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes.
Agassi did everything he hated but managed to get everything he set his mind to. Nov 22, 2009 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. The author has warmly inscribedsigned on title page. A stunning memoir by one of the worlds most beloved athletes, open offers a nuanced selfportrait, an intensely candid account of a remarkable life, and a thrilling inside view of the pro tennis tour. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg stated first edition of open by tennis champion andre agassi. An autobiography by andre agassi and a great selection.
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