Jul 30, 2020 agassi won olympic gold in 1996, so this book was completely on point. An autobiography sports agassis own name on the cover. Open an autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook club. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Attached to front end page is a small color photo sheet signed and inscribed by andre agassi. Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. Dec 24, 2009 agassi writes candidly about his early success and his uncomfortable relationship with fame, his marriage to brooke shields, his growing interest in philanthropy, anddescribed in haunting, pointbypoint detailthe highs and lows of his celebrated career. Open an autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook. For one thing its honest in a way that such books seldom are. Imbolo mbue on andre agassi,the friend, and the book shed. An autobiography, which can be purchased at a lower price at.
Inspired by her quiet strength, he fights through crippling pain from a deteriorating spine to remain a dangerous opponent in the twentyfirst and final year of his career. We live in las vegas, nevada, but currently reside in a suite at the four. Agassi has been educated as a winner ever since he was old sufficient to hit the tennis ball. Forbes, san francisco chronicle, the washington post. 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. An autobiography book online at low prices in india. Sep 23, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Pdf open book by andre agassi 2009 read online or free. But i believe agassi could have been just as effective and informative in less than 18 hours audio or 400 pages written.
Open by andre agassi rafa by rafael nadal a champions mind by pete. Fighting our pain and relieving other peoples pain is why were here. In singles, agassi is an eighttime grand slam champion and a 1996 olympic gold medalist, as well as being a runnerup in seven other grand slam tournaments. After finishing this i appreciate agassi more as a. The problem with jr, andres book coach, is that he makes writing easy. If you are a tennis fan, this is a recommended read. A new york times notable book and a forbes, san francisco chronicle, and washington post best book of the year agassi may have just penned one of the best sports autobiographies of all time. Probably the first one ive read that begins with the author talking about hate for. Nov 12, 2009 las vegas andre agassi s new memoir, open, is an unusual addition to the shelves of jock autobiography. 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. 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. Nov 22, 2009 agassi says he read it in 2006, at his last u. But the writing of this autobiography was a team sport.
Moehringer, who at the beginning of his career worked briefly at the times, is a former pulitzer prizewinning newspaperman and the author of. Although the person who was one of the globes biggest sports players in the 1990s was andre agassi, there was more to him than a thorny tabby and ostentatious dressings. The 33 best sports books to add to your reading list. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. Agassi writes candidly about his early success and his uncomfortable relationship with. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read open. 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. The new york times not your typical jockautobio fare. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a co author of this autobiography. 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.
Andre kirk agassi is now a retired professional tennis player and former world no. An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times. Revisiting open, andre agassis classic memoir about the. 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. An autobiography, andre agassi, harpercollins, 2009, first edition, first impression reaching no. Nov 09, 2009 andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. Throughout the book, agassi, an eighttime grand slam champion and former world no. An autobiography by andre agassi sport and leisure books.
Andre agassi books list of books by author andre agassi. The main characters of open novel are andre agassi, emma. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships. The book has been awarded with booker prize, edgar awards and many others. An autobiography by andre agassi by agassi, andre signed and a great selection of related books. An unvarnished, at times inspiring story told in an arresting, muscular style. An autobiography by andre agassi audio book simply. Open, and then recruited moehringer to help him write his own book. An autobiography author andre agassi brooke shields, got books, books. Browse andre agassis bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. As the world communicates more and more via texts, memes and sound bytes, short but profound quotes from books have become more relevant and. Andre agassi, quote from open now that ive won a slam, i know something very few people on earth are permitted to know. A win doesnt feel as good as a loss feels bad, and the good feeling doesnt last long as the bad. Published in 2009 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in non fiction, autobiography books.
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 5 out of 5 stars just an incredible story. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. Nov 08, 2009 agassi credits the dramatic, mid90s revival in his fortunes to his new coach, brad gilbert, author of winning ugly. Andre agassi has 12 books on goodreads with 147969 ratings. Agassi credits the dramatic, mid90s revival in his fortunes to his new coach, brad gilbert, author of winning ugly. But as he reveals in this searching autobiography, off the court he was often unhappy and confused, unfulfilled by.
Mar 12, 2021 meet the author, andre agassi andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Its no accident, i think, that tennis uses the language of life. Agassi brings a nearphotographic memory of his life and career in open. Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. Andre s trainer gil in the book becomes very sick, and he learns a lifechanging lesson. Moehringer, the author of the beloved 2005 comingofage memoir the tender bar. Agassi basks in his own spotlight the new york times. Andre agassi audio books, best sellers, author bio. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. The result is not just a firstrate sports memoir but a genuine bildungsroman. Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. An autobiography pdf book by andre agassi read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks.
Sep 06, 2019 during its press run, agassi foregrounded his relationship with his ghostwriter, j. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes. But i knew some things about andre agassi, probably because he was tabloid fodder for so many years. On the very first beach vacation of my life, i read andre agassi s open, which helped usher me into a life of tennis superfandom. 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. Relates how this tennis player won grand slam events only after realizing tha. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. About the author andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Imbolo mbue on andre agassi,the friend, and the book she. Checkits one of the better memoirs out there, period. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
O, the oprah magazine hardwon selfknowledge irradiates almost every page of open. Dan obriens quest to be the worlds greatest athlete by dan obrien, brad botkin, foreword by andre agassi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. No matter how much you win, if youre not the last one to win, youre a loser andre agassi. Book cover and author photos are credited to amazon or an authors or.
An autobiography is a memoir written by former professional tennis player andre agassi with assistance from j. Legendary tennis champion andre agassi recounts his journey of selfdiscovery growing up as a tennis prodigy, the struggles of finding out who he is, working. I have to admit that i do not follow tennis, maybe because i never played but also because the matches are so, so long. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. Published in november 9th 2009 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in biography, non fiction books. Not just a firstrate sports memoir but a genuine bildungsroman, darkly funny yet also anguished and soulful. Open pdf book by andre agassi read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks. Carrie battan on andre agassis memoir, open, which sheds light on star tennis players and the celebrityindustrial complex.
We have two children, a son and daughter, five and three. Agassi s style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear winner. Andre agassi author of open meet your next favorite book. 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. Advantage, service, fault, break, love, the basic elements of tennis are those of everyday existence, because every match is a life in miniature. The more arresting news is that open is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete bracingly devoid of.
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