- Hardcover: 260 pages
- Publisher: ECW Press; New edition edition (Sep 1 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1550226568
- ISBN-13: 978-1550226560
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #611,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“It’s a trail-of-tears saga worthy of Hollywood.” -- Inside Tennis
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A father's unique perspective sheds light on the personal and professional life of tennis great Andre Agassi in this account of the Agassi family, from Agassi's father's participation in the Olympics to Agassi's reclamation of his number-one ranking at the age of 33. Previously untold stories illuminate the maturation of the once easily rattled, flamboyant rebel to the calm, composed, humble tennis champion. Agassi's high-profile marriages to Brooke Shields and current wife Steffi Graf are discussed in this rags-to-riches account of an athletic, talented American family.
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Amazing,
By Amanda (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Agassi Story (Hardcover)
When I first started playing and watching tennis, (only 2 years back) i soon was able to recognize the one and only Andre Agassi. A immediatly loved every aspect of the game so i began searching for books aboout athlets so I ended up getting the Agassi Story even thought i had no idea who 'Mike Agassi' was. It turned out he Andre's father. The book is an amazing non-fiction novel, that's pretty easy to get through. It goes through Mike's life from the start and everything he's been through, such as his boxing career, how he made it to america, his relationship with all 4 of his children, how he first learned the sport, and how he taught his children how to play. The book really brings you in. It gave me a whole new respect for Andre Agassi, and now that he's retired, it's even more meaniful.
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Nice Biography, Warts and all,
By R. Spell "raspell" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Agassi Story (Hardcover)
Let's face it, this book doesn't get written if he's not Andre Agassi's Dad. But that is not the overall theme of this book. Mike is an interesting story in and of himself. Most people know the short biography, emigrates from Iran after being an Olympic boxer, works at a Las Vegas casino, and becomes a typical stressful tennis Dad who raises a world champion. This book takes that sketch and fills in the blanks starting with the massive change in lifestyles from Iran to America as well as a touch into the political environment of Iran. After a very successful marriage while in Chicago, Mike moves his young family to the new frontier in Las Vegas. Mike makes no excuses for the tyrannical tennis coaching of his four kids that he acknowledges alienated two of his kids, particularly Rita to whom he did not talk to for years.Eventually the book does drift to Andre and his relationship with Nick Bolliteri, his career and his two marriages. But more than anything this book is about an American family headed by a driven immigrant from Iran and how it puts itself back together after volatile relationships caused by his tennis obsession. After following Agassi's career somewhat put off by his early grandstanding, I must admit, this book does give me far greater appreciation for the struggles in his life. If you're a tennis fan, I strongly recommend this book. 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Authentic and insightful,
By Tom "Tom" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Agassi Story (Hardcover)
This is a great book for Agassi fans who want an inside scoop on Andre's life. Mike is a very tough guy and tells it the way he sees it. They have been through a lot. For me, this book provides justification for the admiration I have developed for Andre over the years of watching him play and following his story. The book is a beautiful tale of determination, character, soul, and ultimately, family. It is a quick read, thoroughly enjoyable, and I appreciate Mike's efforts in making it available.
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A Star In the Family, At a Hell of a Price,
By John Matlock "Gunny" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Agassi Story (Hardcover)
The stories of stage mothers is well known, this is the story of a tennis dad. Mike Agassi is Andre's father. Mike knew that he would never play at Wimbledon. With a lot of work he might have developed into a decent player, but not world class. He decided that he would work to have someone in his family reach those heights.It took forty-four years, but in 1992 his son Andre got the golden ring. It was not a peaceful four years as the father tried to instill his dream onto his children. It makes you wonder if the price that Mike and the kids payed was worth the reward. |
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