A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year. An autobiography by andre agassi online at alibris. 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. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg stated first edition of open by tennis champion andre agassi. We see him at thirteen, banished to a florida tennis camp. 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. 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.
An autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook. Open by andre agassi, 9780307388407, available at book depository with free. Buy open by andre agassi from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a coauthor of this autobiography. Unfollow open andre agassi book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Like all true champions, andre agassis greatest achievement has been the way he rose once more to pinnacle of glory after almost everyone had written obituary of his tennis career. 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.
The author has warmly inscribedsigned on title page. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game of tennis geoff dyer sat. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. It looks into his relationship with his father, his marriage to the beautiful brook. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes.
An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times. Agassi makes us feel his panic as an undersized sevenyearold in las vegas, practicing all day under the obsessive gaze of his violent father. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. Agassis incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Just like agassi himself who is unlike most overexposed celebrities, his memoir is not the same as other celebrity biographies. An autobiography by andre agassi, in very good condition. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. 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. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. With its breakneck tempo and raw candor, open will be read and cherished for years. Published in 2009 by knopf, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine. Open by andre agassi, rafa by rafael nadal, the inner game of tennis.
Now, in his beautiful, haunting autobiography, agassi tells the story of a life framed by such conflicts. As andre agassi walks onto the stage, i see a man that looks as though he has fought many battles. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Like agassis game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. 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. Jay winik, the wall street journal its both astonishing and a pleasure to report that andre agassi. Another heartwarming aspect of andre agassi the person is the fact that he has stayed loyal to. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. With unflinching honesty, agassi reveals that his seemingly charmed life as a tennis giant was one he deeply hated. 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. Details about open 2009 andre agassi autobiography.
By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Open by andre agassi, 9780007281435, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. How to be good at something you hate open andre agassi. Open by andre agassi 9780007281435 boomerang books. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. An autobiography by agassi, andre 2009 hardcover hardcover november 9, 2009 5. 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 is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an extraordinary life. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships.
Open by andre agassi rafa by rafael nadal the inner game of tennis by w. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Jan 22, 2020 open 2009 andre agassi autobiography hardback first edition stay safe and healthy. He is generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. Open by andre agassi used very good world of books. Charles mcgrath, the new york times agassi weaves a fascinating tale of professional tennis and personal adversity. The classic guide to the mental side of peak performa. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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Open is a superb memoir, but it hardly closes the books on an. He is a retired american professional tennis player and former world no. It is regarded as an inspiring and fascinating memoir. 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. His tale shows that success is measured both on and off the court. 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. Agassis style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear winner.
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