Open
By Andre Agassi
An Autobiography. Knopf, 2009.
Summary of Open book by Andre Agassi
A candid and sometimes heartbreaking look at Andre Agassi’s life, told by the superstar tennis player himself, that explores the raw emotions of his abusive childhood and the conflict that plagued his adult years.
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What do you get from this book? The engrossing, first-person narrative of a world-renowned athlete
Playing tennis can feel like the loneliest sport in the world, even with a crowd of people watching
Andre’s father was an abusive tyrant who forced his son to play tennis
The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy was like a detention center and it sparked Andre’s rebelliousness
After Andre stood up for himself, a surprise bond developed between him and Nick
Andre received sponsorship offers left and right despite the press criticizing his rebellious attitude
Surrounded by an entourage of people he trusted, Andre continued playing tennis despite the anxiety it caused him
Starting with Andre’s girlfriend, his entourage began abandoning him just when he needed them most
Brooke Shields became an important part of Andre’s ever-changing team, supporting him as his losses spiraled out of control
Facing his rivals catapulted Andre to first place ranking, but he was in constant danger of losing it
At a low point in their relationship, Brooke inadvertently inspired Andre’s philanthropic nature
The Olympic gold medal did not bring Andre the joy his father had hoped it would
Steffi Graff finally agreed to a date with Andre, and they’ve been inseparable ever since
Andre retired in 2006, but he went out giving it his all and finally found the fulfillment he’d longed for
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Who should read Open book
- Tennis enthusiasts
- sports fans
- psychologists
- anyone who’s interested in Andre Agassi’s story
About the author of Open
Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi is a well-known tennis champion and Olympic gold medalist nicknamed “The Punisher” for his ability to wear opponents down. He has won several notable tournaments including the Wimbledon, US Open, and French Open. Agassi is also the founder of several charitable organizations including the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, which provides tuition-free education to at-risk students.
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