This book is aimed more at those out there who are fans or play tennis, but anyone who knows who Andre Agassi is will definitely enjoy this book. This book is not only about his many achievements in his life in tennis but it also describes his journey in discovering himself. This is the first time that he announced to the world that he actually hated tennis since he was a young child. He wanted to quit many times but he didn't know how to do anything else in life. He dropped out of school in the 9th grade (year 10). He returned home from his boarding school with a pink mohawk, and a stud in his ear. He hated his life, because tennis was his life. His father knew he was a born natural and that he was destined to play tennis. His father made his mobile out of tennis balls, when he was in around five years of age his father gave him a tennis racket and let him hit anything in the house as long as he used the racket.
In his whole career he has won eight Grand Slam singles championships tying him for seventh on the all time list, and he's the only man to win a "Golden Slam" - all four Grand Slam singles plus the Olympic Gold Medal. As founder of the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, he has raised more than $85 million for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, and acclaimed school for underprivileged children in his hometown, Las Vegas. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Stefanie Graf, and their 2 children.
I had a great time reading this book and assure an enjoyable read to those who are fans of Andre Agassi or tennis. This book was truly inspiring and I think it will inspire many people in years to come.
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