Open: An Autobiography

ISBN-13: 9780007281435 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 400 str.

Andre Agassi;?Abar

Opis

He is one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game. Now, in his frank and revealing autobiography, Agassi tells the story of a life framed by triumphs, obsession and personal struggles.

Recenzje

'engaging, thrilling...a superbly written book'
-Michael Atherton, The Times

'stunningly good'
-Lynne Truss, The Times

'Honest in a way that such books seldom are . . . An uncommonly well-written sports memoir.'
-Charles McGrath, The New York Times

'Agassi weaves a fascinating tale of professional tennis and personal adversity . . . His tale shows that success is measured both on and off the court.'
-Doree Shafrir, New York Post

'An ace autobiography'
-London Lite

O autorze

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 all-time list, and he's the only man to win a career 'Golden Slam' - all four Grand Slam singles titles plus the Olympic gold medal. He also compiled one of the best records ever by an American in the Davis Cup. As founder of the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, he has raised more than $85 million for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, an acclaimed K-12 charter school for underprivileged children in his hometown, Las Vegas. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Stefanie Graf, and their two children.