LOVED IT. I like tennis. I’ve never loved it. I liked Agassi. I never loved him. I watched a ton of tennis at home, because my mom loves it. Loves it enough that she will wake herself up in the middle of the night to see a match. So I followed it.
I’m amazed at the quality of writing in this book, by this athlete. Yes, I understand that he had editors and whatnot to help him along, but I was so impressed by his way with words. It was a great book. You have to enjoy tennis, at least slightly, to get through some parts. There is a LOT of tennis talk: matches, training, etc. But the story that fills in the gaps and time between matches, the parts of his life that he shares, they’re just moving.
Again, I think this book has drawn both good and bad reviews – both on the book and on his life – but I happen to (surprise) LOVE it. It gives me an entire different opinion of Agassi. Not that I had a bad one before, but it just changes the thoughts you have about someone whose entire “image” was shaped by sports media writers and commentators.
It’s soulful. It’s harsh. It’s funny at times. I strongly recommend.
Book Report by Sarah.
