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title: "Endeavor to Persevere: A Memoir on Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe, Tennis and Life Paperback – December 3, 2010"
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# Endeavor to Persevere: A Memoir on Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe, Tennis and Life Paperback – December 3, 2010

**Brand:** mr douglas henderson jr.
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- **What is this?** Endeavor to Persevere: A Memoir on Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe, Tennis and Life Paperback – December 3, 2010 by mr douglas henderson jr.
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## Customer Reviews

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    I thought about for a long time Endeavor to Persevere And when I had thought about it long enough,I decided to write this review
  

*by F***T on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016*

Douglas Henderson's book Endeavor to Persevere is so much more than a collection of great stories about tennis and the athletes that drove its popularity. ETP is a book that speaks to the evolution of America and its people. In this respect it is so much more than a collection of one person's memories. Douglas brings the reader through some very challenging times in America. The struggles to be respected for the content of your character is a consistent theme throughout, including the title of the book. It is not surprising to learn that Doug has met so many important people in Sport, Music, Politics and many less known but equally inspiring. Having grown up following the careers of so many of these "status quo" changers, ETP serves as a reminder of the outsiders that blazed a path for others to follow. Through intention or stubborn perseverance, these greats opened doors through their own personal and professional sacrifices that have created opportunities for a better world. A fun and inspiring read!

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    The Forrest Gump of 70s tennis
  

*by R***L on Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2012*

Really a fairly simplistic story of a tennis fanatic who falls in to the Jimmy Connors entourage mainly at the NY Open tournament starting as a high school kid.  Jimmy takes him under his wing treats him like family and suddenly Doug is rubbing shoulders with tennis royalty like Borg, Nastase and another personal favorite, Arthur Ashe as well as other interesting people like Richard Nixon.  There are complete chapters on Ashe as he was a personal favorite and he was able to see the greatest of Ashe off the court.  Additionally there is an interesting story of Connors and his almost job of coaching Andre Agassi.This is not a heavy book and there is no real lesson here.  Just a ride through the Golden Era of modern tennis from a front row seat.  And, be aware while he says he's not making excuses for losses, he sometimes makes excuses for losses.  But for a tennis buff like myself, there are great stories.  I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

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    Behind the scenes masterpiece!
  

*by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013*

I've been a Jimmy Connors fan since I was 15 years old when I watched Jimbo defeat Borg at the 1978 US Open. Ever since watching Connors raise his fists in the air on match point, I always considered him a prize fighter and my lifelong hero. I learned from Connors and tried to copy his attitude while I played high school and college tennis. I envied Doug Henderson's role & friendship with Connors and was thrilled when Doug published his recent book 'Endeavor to Persevere: A Memoir on Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe, Tennis and Life'. The behind the scenes stories of Connors' glory days were fascinating -- I don't think I've ever read a book so fast! I couldn't put it down! Thank you Doug for sharing such historic insights about the best tennis player and fiercest athlete to ever smack a backhand!

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