“It's no accident, I think, that tennis uses the language of life. Advantage, service, fault, break, love, the basic elements of tennis are those of everyday existence, because every match is a life in miniature. Even the structure of tennis, the way the pieces fit inside one another like Russian nesting dolls, mimics the structure of our days. Points become games become sets become tournaments, and it's all so tightly connected that any point can become the turning point. It reminds me of the way seconds become minutes become hours, and any hour can be our finest. Or darkest. It's our choice.”
― Andre Agassi, Open
The third selection of the Coe College Alumni Book Club is a couple of years from publication but so wonderful that we wanted to share it. Open by Andre Agassi tells the tale of Agassi’s sometimes painful journey from childhood to tennis phenom to father helping underprivileged children. The book is heartbreaking yet inspirational. Even if you don’t know much about tennis or athletics, this memoir will touch you. Professor of English, Gina Hausknecht says, “…couldn’t put it down. I thought it was really well-written and intriguing.” Open was a #1 National Bestseller, New York Times Notable Book and one of the Best Books of the Year: Forbes, San Francisco Chronicle and The Washington Post. Grab a copy today! If you have any questions or would like to suggest a book, please email us at alumni@coe.edu or call our office at 1.877.KOHAWKS (877.564.2957).
