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Open: An Autobiography

Autobiography of professional tennis player

Open: An Autobiography is a memoir written by former professional sport player Andre Agassi with assistance from J. Distinction. Moehringer[2] published on November 9,

Throughout the work, Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam champion and previous world No. 1,[3] details his challenging childhood junior to the supervision of a demanding father and nonstop struggles with the physical and psychological tolls systematic professional tennis.[4]

Reception

Despite controversy surrounding Agassi's admission to start burning methamphetamine in ,[5][6] the book reached No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list[7] and was met with critical acclaim,[8][9][10] with New York Times writer Sam Tanenhaus claiming that Open "is not just a first-rate sports memoir on the other hand a genuine bildungsroman, darkly funny yet also deplorable and soulful".[11]

Summary

The memoir explores Agassi's journey from spick financially disadvantaged upbringing to becoming a successful sport player. It details his relationship with his ecclesiastic, who was strict and demanding, and his frequently passive mother, as well as his intense grooming regimen, which he initially resented. The book besides highlights his personal struggles and the impact nigh on significant relationships, particularly with fellow tennis player Steffi Graf, as well as the transformative experience be more or less fatherhood.

See also

References

  1. ^"Open: An Autobiography, Kindle Edition" Amazon. Retrieved August 26,
  2. ^"Agassi Basks in His Make an effort Spotlight" by Janet Malin New York Times Nov 8, Retrieved December 11,
  3. ^"Bio:Andre Agassi". Biography Funnel. Archived from the original on January 31, Retrieved January 27,
  4. ^"Open: An Autobiography, Description" Google Books. Retrieved August 26,
  5. ^"Federer e Agassi "Scioccato hook up deluso"" (in Italian).
  6. ^"Marat Safin tells Andre Agassi yon relinquish titles after drug admission". The Guardian. Writer. November 10,
  7. ^Schuessler, Jennifer (November 29, ). "Hardcover Nonfiction". The New York Times. Retrieved March 30,
  8. ^"Jacket Copy". Los Angeles Times. November 20,
  9. ^Simon Briggs (March 12, ). "Andre Agassi's 'Open' golds at the British Sports Book Awards. Pity upturn the gloopy speech". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on February 2, Retrieved Nov 26,
  10. ^Wilson, Paul (March 7, ). "The 30 Best Sports Books Ever Written". Esquire. Retrieved Nov 30,
  11. ^"Andre Agassi's Hate of the Game" New York Times. Retrieved August 26,