by by Andre Agassi (Author) Format: Paperback
Based on 8 reviews
Agass's stature has grown manyfold in my heart and mind. The initial chapters of the book broke my heart honestly but to see the transformation was so heartwarming. To see the passion that he has for his school. The way he chased Steffi Graf and finally won her over. While his life definitely wasn't a dream or a fantasy. To a third person who is reading the book, the end definitely looks like one
Brilliant read....I wished it wasn't over... May be he could have added more about Steffi Graph and how she made his life so much better...
A must-read for everyone, regardless of whether you’re a sports fan or have ever watched a match of tennis. Lovely!!!
Whenever Andre Agassi played, it made you weak in the knees. His grace and style were so unique that women fell for him. On behalf of all the young women of 90s, I can say that watching him on television was a treat to the eyes. An acclaimed hero and distinguished celebrity. The larger-than-life personality loved by his fans and hated by the media. An inspiration to the youngsters who would love to trade their lives for his……The book gets the human behind the larger-than-life persona. After completion, the first thought that crosses your mind is how can real-life be so different from what we believe and see. Feels like complete fiction- too haunting to be true.The book starts with the last game of Andre, the end, the pain that he is undergoing, and the hatred that he has for the game…. this builds great confusion in the minds of the readers regarding how can you hate the game you play with such elan, how can you hate something that gave you name, fame and money… desperation arises in the reader to unravel the truth for this hatred and so the mysterious beginning makes the book un put down able.Andre from childhood hated his life because of the pressure created by his father Mike Agassi to turn him into a champion. An aggressive, tyrannical, dominating father whose purpose in life was to make his children champions. The rigorous training breaks down the older three but Andre, the prodigy with raw talent, makes Mike realize his dream. The emotional trauma that Andre undergoes when his father makes him hit a certain number of balls every day based on a mathematical calculation, the machine he created to hit balls christened “A Dragon” by Agassi, the silence of his mother, the violent nature of his father makes Andre rebellious. Pierced body, a mohawk, makeup, and drugs were ways he dealt with the stress. He is sad, anguished, in pain, and hates everything around him. This story could belong to any ordinary youngster who is put under performance pressure and violent surroundings. The silent conflicts that Andre was going through were a perfect recipe for mental health issues.You hate Mike Agassi all along, but tears swell up and you cry with him at the end when he tells Agassi to quit tennis. Finally, he sees his son’s pain and realizes the mess he has made of his son.Agassi lived a life of lies, he spoke to the press in their language…something that they would love to hear. His heart and mind contradicted every word that came out of his mouth. Once the press asked him that would his son play tennis, he immediately responded by saying that Jaden would love to play tennis. This was the reply the media wanted. In reality, he and Steffi never wanted their kids to take up tennis and had decided that they will never push their children. They both decided against making a tennis court in their backyard. In spite of being such huge players of their time, they did not have a tennis court in their backyard and went to a public tennis court and rent it for an hour to practice for a charity match that they had to play.The writing is so perfect that it feels like a visual. An engaging autobiography that will interest those also who have not followed his journey. You live the life of Agassi with him. You feel for him, tears swell when he is in pain, feel delighted when he is happy, feel joyful when he starts seeing Stefanie, your heart breaks with his break-ups and your soul is grateful when he is not penalized for drug use.Andre has been so open about the romantic escapades and drug usage, I was in awe of the candidness with which he narrated the good, bad & ugly incidents of his life. The grace with which he accepted the mistakes and learnings after each experience can be inspirational for all the readers.As a fan who has followed his tennis journey closely, it breaks you to see the hurt the game has caused, and the lies that he has lived. Personally, I loved his journey after Steffi Graf came into his life. The simplicity with which they accepted each other’s presence in their lives asserts the fact that the top positions are always lonely and the heart yearns for a simple life with people whom you love. The flamboyance was only restricted to the news and media.I feel so grateful that Agassi lived his life before the social media era. In the present digital era, the world along with his father would have destroyed him completely as a person. The sports writers announced his end many times and he bounced back always. A two-decades-long international sports career that he lived is never heard of. He made records, won championships, and played with the generation on the way out, his counterparts and the generation that would shine on the world stage after him…….and all this with innate hate towards the game. Maybe he didn’t know how else to live his life.Andre, without formal education in his life, understood the importance of education and created a foundation that looked after the education of underprivileged children. H
I’m not sure if I am “big” enough to review a book by Agassi for I am just a voracious reader from one corner of the world that loves cricket more than any other game, a not-so-very-tennis-fan. And yet I am so glad I picked this book. It was hilarious at times, and to my surprise had me crying at others. How can each page turn a different emotion in you, I still wonder. I am not a fan of biographies but this was one engaging biography that I simply waited to get back to until I finished it. A beautiful book with so much to learn, reflect, imbibe.
“Open" by Andre Agassi is an honest and heartfelt memoir that lays bare his journey, his vulnerabilities, and his true feelings about tennis. The book is a raw and unfiltered account of his life, with every page resonating with authenticity. Agassi's candidness about his struggles and weaknesses makes it a compelling and deeply moving read.
No. One reviewer who isn't much of a tennis fan still found the memoir funny, moving, and absorbing, which suggests the personal story lands even if you don't follow the sport closely.
Most readers describe the writing as raw, heartfelt, and unfiltered. Reviews repeatedly mention vulnerability and candor about struggle, weakness, and Agassi's complicated relationship with tennis.
Several reviews say the narrative has real momentum, with comments that it was hard to stop and left them wishing for more. For a 400-page paperback, readers seem to find the pacing strong.
Reviews point to a wide emotional range rather than a flat sports recap. Readers mention laughing, feeling heartbroken early on, and ending with a stronger sense of warmth and hope.
Paperback format comes with 400 pages in English, so the book reads like a full-length memoir rather than a short celebrity biography. Readers looking for depth should find plenty to get into.
Reading age starts at 12 years and up, so the memoir suits teens as well as adults. English text and paperback format make it a straightforward pick for general biography readers.
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