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More copies of this ISBNThe Agassi Storyby Mike Agassi
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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. Book News Annotation:Mike Agassi reveals the motivations behind his dream to see one of
his children win the Wimbledon tennis tournament. He recounts his
life story, from his Olympic boxing career in Iran to his immigration
to the US and his work in casinos in Las Vegas, and describes how he
trained his son Andre to become a tennis champion. Color personal
photos are included. Cobello is a producer of tennis television
shows. Welsh is a sports journalist. The book is distributed in the
US by Independent Publishers Group.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Through previously untold stories, a father's unique perspective sheds light on the personal and professional life of tennis great Andre Agassi. 48 photos, 16 in color. About the AuthorMike Agassi is the father and former coach of Andre Agassi. He boxed for his native Iran in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dominic Cobello lives in Montreal, Quebec. Kate Shoup Welsh is the author of Bargain Shopping Online and Urban Tapestry. She is a former contributor to Indianapolis Monthly and NUVO Newsweekly. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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