An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times. Nov 01, 2009 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. It is regarded as an inspiring and fascinating memoir. Agassis incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, agassi had been called the greatest service.
Open andre agassi is an intriguing book about relationships, not least his father who drives andre mercilessly from early childhood. Agassi book fails to discuss rogers notably absent from andre agassi s new book is any mention of the bitter split with former agentmanagerlawyer perry rogers. In open, agassi basks in his own spotlight the new york times. He is generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. Nov 11, 2014 brooke shields dishes on former flame andre agassi in new book harriet alexander, london daily telegraph 11. Agassi s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Brooke shields slams ex andre agassi over divorce on today show. O, the oprah magazine hardwon selfknowledge irradiates almost every page of open not just a firstrate sports memoir but a genuine bildungsroman, darkly funny yet also anguished and soulful. How andre agassi told her he was a meth addict the star reveals how she found out about her thenhusbands drug problem and what led to the end of their marriage. His first, to brooke shields, rich tabloid nutriment at the time, lasted just.
Andre agassi paperback september 1, 2010 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. His relationship with brooke shields was not as glamorous as it. Just like agassi himself who is unlike most overexposed celebrities, his memoir is not the same as other celebrity biographies. He grows up to be the most famous tennis player of all time, the only one to win all four grandslams and the olympics in one year. 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. 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. Brooke shields dishes on former flame andre agassi in new book. Andre agassi author of open meet your next favorite book. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox sports. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. Jeff kravitzfilmmagic shields said she made the appropriate tweaks to agassis memoir, only to find out later that she had wasted her time.
Open largely reads like an account of a prolonged adolescencecomplete with a hummer and a muchdiscussed bout of crystalmeth usewith a grownup agassi finally emerging at the end. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. Our staff and contributors share their latest enthusiasms in books, music. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in new zealand. Pete sampras would like a sitdown with longtime american rival. A new york times notable book one of the best books of the year. If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes, who, along with coach brad. 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. Its his words, every single one of them in this book, and agassi demonstrates a true gift for prose and pace. Its been 14 years since brooke shields ended her marriage with andre agassi, but the 48yearold actress remembers it all too well. His animosity for the sport comes as no surprise given his early immersion in it. With unflinching honesty, agassi reveals that his seemingly charmed life as a tennis giant was one he deeply hated. Brooke shields dishes on former flame andre agassi in new book harriet alexander, london daily telegraph 11. I was recommended this book as one of the best autobiographies ever written.
Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. The hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time.
In 2001, the foundation opened the andre agassi college preparatory academy in las vegas, a k12 public charter school for atrisk children. This is a video of andre agassis meeting with tim poster and tom breitling when he decided to invest in the golden nugget. Aug 10, 2010 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. He is a retired american professional tennis player and former world no. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. While i would have thought that winning is something that he would focus on, andre describes winning as very anticlimatic. Feb 26, 2008 this is a video of andre agassi s meeting with tim poster and tom breitling when he decided to invest in the golden nugget. He attempts to find himself, but the media calls it rebellion. 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. It was another five years before agassi reclaimed the norman brookes challenge cup, winning a classic 64 36 670 765 61 battle with old rival sampras in the semifinal before beating yevgeny kafelnikov 36 63. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and views on. Among andre agassis impressive accomplishments 8time grand slam winner, olympic gold medalist, nearly 800 career wins we can now add author to his list of accomplishments.
Andre kirk agassi born april 29, 1970 is an american retired professional tennis player and former world no. Sep 21, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Jan 15, 2016 brooke shields and andre agassi in 1997. Among andre agassi s impressive accomplishments 8time grand slam winner, olympic gold medalist, nearly 800 career wins we can now add author to his list of accomplishments. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy andre agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 mens singles titles, including eight grand slam singles championships, over a 20year career. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes. 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.
Andre kirk agassi is now a retired professional tennis player and former world no. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online. Oct 03, 20 its been 14 years since brooke shields ended her marriage with andre agassi, but the 48yearold actress remembers it all too well. Years later, as a tennis star married to brooke shields, hes irritated as he. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If theres one thing andre agassi wants you to know about the game of tennis, its that he hates it. Feb 29, 2012 open by andre agassi book trailer mrnickpicone. Nov 14, 20 the hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. Something about his game was just so incredible to watch. Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. 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. Even those not convinced that andre agassi was the best tennis player. In the book, andre describes what its like to win and lose a major tennis game. He has been married to fellow tennis star steffi graf since 2001.
Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh. 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. An autobiography by andre agassi bookforum magazine. He had a troubled marriage to brooke shields that didnt last. Revisiting open, andre agassis classic memoir about the. Sep 21, 2011 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. By the end of the book, agassi still wont cop to actually liking tennisbut the emotional pain of leaving the court for the last time. Andre agassi was adored by australian fans and the australian open proved to be a happy hunting ground for the american. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. Jan 07, 2010 andre kirk agassi was born on april 29, 1970. Brooke shields slams ex andre agassi over divorce on today. 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. Agassi s style is open, all right, and his book, like so many of his tennis games, is a clear winner.
Agassi made a debut befitting his flamboyant reputation in melbourne in 1995. He didnt have the artistry of federer and yet the way he hit the ball was even more impressive. He explains that losing is the hardest part because it lasts ten times longer than the winning feeling. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships. Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game. He and brooke shields who i have always had a secret crush on. 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.
Nov 09, 2009 andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a coauthor of this autobiography. As described in this autobiography, andre agassis life is lively but narrow. Nov 09, 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. 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. One of the most striking parts of the book is andres experimentation with his personality. Gil acts as a proxy father to andre while being his best friend. His relationships with various women are welldocumented. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read open. 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. Agassi was my favorite player when i started watching tennis around 2003.
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