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Candid memoir of tennis's most infamous rebel.
As you sift through the racks of hand-picked fashion, imagine diving into a story that's just as authentic and intriguing. "You Cannot Be Serious" isn't just a trip down memory lane with tennis legend John McEnroe. It's an unfiltered glimpse into the life of a man who redefined not just a sport, but celebrity culture. You'll feel like you're having a one-on-one with the man himself, sitting courtside to his triumphs, tantrums, and transformations. If you're into stories that serve raw human emotion and a dash of nostalgia, this is your ace.
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ISBN: 9780399148583
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Date of Publication: 2002-06-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Biography Memoir,
Biography,
Autobiography,
Biography Memoir,
Memoir,
Biography,
Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 3172 readers)
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A no-holds-barred, intimate memoir by the bad boy of tennis describes his rise to success in the world of professional tennis, his controversial on-court behavior, his marriages to actress Tatum O'Neal and pop star Patty Smyth, and his current roles as father, tennis player, and TV commentator.
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Candid memoir of tennis's most infamous rebel.
As you sift through the racks of hand-picked fashion, imagine diving into a story that's just as authentic and intriguing. "You Cannot Be Serious" isn't just a trip down memory lane with tennis legend John McEnroe. It's an unfiltered glimpse into the life of a man who redefined not just a sport, but celebrity culture. You'll feel like you're having a one-on-one with the man himself, sitting courtside to his triumphs, tantrums, and transformations. If you're into stories that serve raw human emotion and a dash of nostalgia, this is your ace.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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