Open: An Autobiography
Agassi, A (2009), 'Open: An Autobiography,' HarperCollins, London, UK
Softcover = 388 pages
Condition = Good secondhand
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. Coaxed to swing a racket while still in the crib, forced to hit hundreds of balls a day while still in primary school, Agassi resented the constant pressure even as he drove himself to become a prodigy, an inner conflict that would define him. Now, in his beautiful, haunting autobiography, Agassi tells the story of a life framed by such conflicts, a life balanced precariously between self-destruction and perfectionism. With its breakneck tempo and raw candour, Open will be read and cherished for years. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. Like Agassi's game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power.