Synopses & Reviews
Driven by his love of tennis, Mike Agassi decided to teach his children how to play the game. It was his son Andres talent that shone through the brightest, and Andre became dominant in the world of mens tennis.
The Agassi Story begins on the streets of Iran, where Mike Agassi was born. Learning to defend himself at an early age, Mike developed a punch that quickly got noticed by the boxing community. After participating in two Olympic Games and getting a taste for a better quality of life, Mike set his eyes on America. It was in Chicago that he decided to focus on tennis, and he moved to Las Vegas so he could play yearround. Knowing that it was too late for him to pursue a tennis career, he made sure to develop his children into great players, and fulfill his dream that way. But his teachings came with a high price, and tensions between Mike and his children threatened to pull the family apart.
The Agassi Story is a heartwarming look at one familys turbulent relationship, and their ultimate reconciliation.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Mike 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.