Published in 2009 by knopf, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The problem with jr, andre s book coach, is that he makes writing easy. Sep 21, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Andre agassis autobiography open is as outgoing, unique and controversial as its subject the narrative is a unique one for a sports auto biography. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a coauthor of this autobiography. Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. 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. 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 agassi story makes for a great gift or book to read for enjoyment. Its a phrase attributed to andre, yet he didnt come up with it.
An autobiography by andre agassi online at alibris. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh. Open by andre agassi book 42 of 52 books of titans reading list. Reacted by rebelling against some of the structures, understandably. If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes, who, along with coach brad gilbert, gives focus and. 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. 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. The agassi story is a heartwarming look at one familys turbulent relationship, and their ultimate reconciliation. An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times.
Open by agassi, andre and a great selection of related books. We have two children, a son and daughter, five and three. Aug 10, 2010 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. Nov 14, 20 the hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi.
He attempts to find himself, but the media calls it rebellion. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. An autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435 dymocks. Open by andre agassi 9780007281435 boomerang books. The problem with jr, andres book coach, is that he makes writing easy.
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Open, andre agassi shop online for books in new zealand. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Agassi s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. Gil acts as a proxy father to andre while being his best friend. Like agassis game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power. He is generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Buy open by andre agassi from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. 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. 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.
From the book seems to have calmed down as time passed, but hard to judge only from his own words. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg stated first edition of open by tennis champion andre agassi. Jan 07, 2010 andre kirk agassi was born on april 29, 1970. He and brooke shields who i have always had a secret crush on. For other books or gift ideas, refer to our book and gift sections. A fan page for anybody currently reading, already read or who want to read this book. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and views on his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game. 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. What i got was an open athlete who has told his life as it. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. He is a retired american professional tennis player and former world no.
Please note this service does not override the status timeframe dispatches in, and that the usually. In fact, there is not really much analysis of the game and sport of tennis. An autobiography by andre agassi bookforum magazine. If theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. Like agassi s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year. His relationships with various women are welldocumented. An autobiography book online at low prices in india.
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. Agassi is open about his life, as the title promises, and i enjoyed the book despite not following tennis. Sep 21, 2011 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. How to be good at something you hate open andre agassi. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox sports. Nov 22, 2009 bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. His animosity for the sport comes as no surprise given his early immersion in it. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men.
Our staff and contributors share their latest enthusiasms in books. 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. Agassis incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Booktopia has open, an autobiography by andre agassi.
If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes. 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. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassi s is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. 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. 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 agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. The new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassis memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. Just like agassi himself who is unlike most overexposed celebrities, his memoir is not the same as other celebrity biographies.
Nov 01, 2009 the new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassi s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. The expected delivery time period after the order has been dispatched via your chosen delivery method. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. One of the most striking parts of the book is andres experimentation with his personality. 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.
Agassis style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear. Open is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an extraordinary life. Carrie battan on andre agassis memoir, open, which sheds light on star. 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. Agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game. The theme of the book is, in fact, agassis overwhelming disdain for tennis. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of t. Enigmatic tennis great agassi lays it all on the line.
The hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. Open by andre agassi, signed abebooks shop for books. The author has warmly inscribedsigned on title page. 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.
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