Andre Agassi: Through the eyes of a Fan

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SECRETS OF A TENNIS STAR.

is the story of a father's dream for his son, the commitment and discipline of a determined young athlete, and the rise and fall of a tennis legend. Boasting a career that spanned three decades, Andre Agassi lived his adult life in the spotlight. His fans rejoiced with him over his eight Grand Slams and Olympic gold medal, and suffered with him over...
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SECRETS OF A TENNIS STAR.

is the story of a father's dream for his son, the commitment and discipline of a determined young athlete, and the rise and fall of a tennis legend. Boasting a career that spanned three decades, Andre Agassi lived his adult life in the spotlight. His fans rejoiced with him over his eight Grand Slams and Olympic gold medal, and suffered with him over his plunge in the rankings in 1997 and his failed marriage to actress Brooke Shields.

Now, Alexandre de Chambure tells the story of two parallel athletes: himself, a gifted young tennis player from Paris and the other his idol, Andre Agassi, who provided him with inspiration and drive. With insight and sensitivity, de Chambure traces Agassi's incredible journey from his crib (with a tennis ball hanging over it) through his amazing 870 career wins.

De Chambure reveals the secrets behind Agassi's tremendous will and determination and why he remains a star even in retirement-both on and off the court.
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The New York Times Book Review
This book is like a primer for the creation of a star athlete. Leaving no stone unturned, De Chambure approaches his subject with a loving yet sensible eye. From Agassi's rigorous childhood training to his superstar status to his fall from grace, this book captures the scope of his legacy.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780979231704
  • Publisher: ICCS
  • Publication date: 8/20/2007
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Alexandre de Chambure is a full-time tennis coach. Born in France, where he earned a master's degree, he emigrated to the United States in 1995. De Chambure has taught at the University of California, Irvine and Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles. Recently, he translated Mike Agassi's book, The Agassi Story, into French.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 19, 2007

    ¿A History and a Tribute¿

    Alexandre De Chambure is a huge fan of Andre Agassi. I suppose that is an understatement. He is known as the ¿Agassi Bible¿. Chambure gives a blow-by-blow account of the matches in Agassi¿s career. He mentions Agassi¿s relationship with Brooke Shields. He tells of his rises and his falls in the tennis world. I am simply amazed at Chambure¿s enthusiasm for Agassi and tennis. I cannot believe what a knowledge Chambure, the Agsassi Bible, has of Agassi. For the Agassi fan, this is a must-have book. Review by: Ashley Turlington for ReviewYourBook.com 11/2007

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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