Andre Agassi Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

De Andre Agassi, uno de los atletas más queridos de la historia y uno de los hombres más talentosos que pisaron una cancha de tenis, una autobiografía hermosa e inquietante

Bekende Nederlanders vertellen over de invloed van hun ouders op hun volwassenwording en over de wijze waarop ze zelf hun kinderen (zouden) opvoeden.

Uno dei più grandi campioni di tennis di tutti i tempi si racconta senza pudore in un memoir che ha fatto scalpore nel mondo, non solo in quello del tennis, ed è diventato un caso editoriale senza precedenti. Un padre ossessivo e brutale che lo vuole numero uno al mondo a ogni costo. Gli allenamenti a ritmi disumani, contro il «drago» sputapalle. La solitudine assoluta in campo che gli nega qualsiasi forma di gioventù. E poi una carriera da numero uno lunga vent'anni e 1000 match. Punteggiata da imprese memorabili ma anche da paurose parabole discendenti. Con l'avversario di sempre: Sampras. E chiacchierati matrimoni: Brooke Shields e Steffi Graf. Una vita sempre sotto i riflettori. Ma non senza dolorosi lati oscuri.

This updated biography of Andre Agassi explores the complexities behind his famous quote, "Image is everything." Despite his flamboyant style—complete with designer stubble, a distinctive hairstyle, and eye-catching outfits—the Las Vegas native was initially perceived as a loser. This changed dramatically when he became Wimbledon Champion in 1992, transforming public perception. From a young age, Agassi showed immense talent; he was using a table-tennis bat to hit balloons as a baby, practicing with tennis legends by age four, and winning tournaments by age seven, all while navigating a challenging family dynamic with a father who was a former Olympic boxer. As a teenager, Agassi rebelled against convention, dropping out of school at 13 and engaging in risky behaviors like drinking and smoking. His on-court demeanor was equally controversial, marked by cursing and racket-smashing as he resisted the strict discipline of Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy. Turning professional at 16, he quickly rose to prominence, reaching the world’s third rank by 18, while facing accusations of gamesmanship from peers. To maintain distance from outsiders, he surrounded himself with a close-knit entourage, including his brother and trainer. Despite earning millions without a major title, Agassi's fortunes changed when he defeated Goran Ivanisevic to claim the Wimbledon men's singles title in just his 13th grass court match.