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Rafa: My Story [Kindle Edition]

John Carlin (Author), Rafael Nadal (Author)
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* Revelatory memoir from the greatest sportsman in the world today.

* Fascinating insight into the making of a champion.

* First ever look into the life of a charismatic yet intensely private man.

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No tennis player since Andre Agassi has captivated the world like Rafael Nadal. He's a rarity in today's sporting arena - a true sportsman who chooses to let his raw talent, dedication and humility define him. Rapidly closing in on his friend and rival Roger Federer's record haul of 16 grand slam victories, Nadal is an extraordinary competitor whose ferocity on court is made even more remarkable by his grace off it.This book takes us to the heart of Nadal's childhood, his growth as a player, and his incredible career. It includes memorable highs and lows, from victory in the 2008 Wimbledon final - a match that John McEnroe called the 'greatest game of tennis ever played' - to the injury problems that have frequently threatened his dominance of the sport, to becoming the youngest player of the open era to complete a career Grand Slam in 2010. It transports us from Nadal's lifelong home on the island of Majorca to the locker room of Centre Court as he describes in detail the pressures of competing in the greatest tournament in the world. It offers a glimpse behind the racquet to learn what really makes this intensely private person - who has never before talked about his home life - tick. And it provides us with a story that is personal, revealing and every bit as exciting as Nadal himself.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Rafael - Laid Bare 21 Aug 2011
Format:Hardcover
This really is Rafael Nadal laid bare and with total honesty by himself, his family, friends and confidantes. As autobiographies go, this is my favourite and easiest read so far, and I have read some good ones so far. I guess it helps that I am a massive Rafa fan, but everything in the book smacks of total honesty, of absolute truth to the point of embarrassment, to just plain telling it like it is. It shows us how Rafa was brought up in the loving cocoon of his family, pushed to breaking point by Uncle Toni, how he shaped him, how Rafa flourished and grew as the most awesome tennis player we see today. Aside from all that, as if we need it, there are some great photos of him and his family and extended family. A truly great read if ever there was one, and the only book book I've bought since I got my kindle!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was eagerly awaiting Rafa's autobiography and pre-ordered it months ago, it was well worth the wait. I really enjoyed it and I read it in one weekend as I couldn't put it down, it's a real page turner!

It gives a real insight into what makes Rafa tick, it's very honest, inspiring and really interesting; I've been a fan of Rafa's for 6 years and I admire him even more after reading this book.

The book is really well written and each chapter has 2 sections, the 1st written by Rafa and the 2nd by John Carlin with more info and insights. I especially like the way he describes Rafa as "Clark Kent and Superman" and reveals that Rafa has fears and insecurites (as most of us do & can relate to) but the way he conquers them and has achieved all he has is a real inspiration. I also love the inclusion of Rafa's family giving more inights about his personality.

There are 16 pages of colour photos in it ranging from when Rafa was a child to his US Open win last year.

A great book, Rafa fans will love it.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Debbie
Format:Hardcover
A revealing insight to one of the greatest players of the game, Rafa speaks candidly about injury, family, friends and what went through his mind during that epic Wimbledon 08 final, and all captured beautifully by John Carlin. When reading the book you feel that Rafa is sitting beside you telling you his story, you become engrossed in the highs and lows of his career and the impact Uncle Toni has had, particularly in the early years. For me as an avid Rafa fan the importance of family to him was well known, how they have shaped him to be the person he is and how he remains so grounded simply because of those around him is fascinating. John Carlin also brings an added dimension to the book speaking to those closest to Rafa, this being his parents, sister, girlfriend and extended family who each individually talk about one of most famous men on the planet but see him simply as a son, brother, boyfriend, nephew or grandchild. Rafa also speaks about his team who travels with him and importance they play not only in his tennis career but in keeping him sane when travelling the world. A must read for any tennis or sports fan, Rafa My Story is beautifully written and full of gems, I was genuinely sad to come to the end of this book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Gripping
I am a Nadal fan and so my view may be biased. All i can say is that its gripping. I read the whole book in 4 hours. I just could not put it down. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Ola
Rafa
I'm nearly at the end of the book, and while I was online I thought I might as well sings its praises. Read more
Published 29 days ago by V. Charrot
HUSBAND LOVED IT
I BOUGHT THIS BOOK FOR MY HUSBAND AND HE LOVED IT.HE USUALLY TAKES TIME TO GET INTO A BOOK BUT HE FINISHED THIS WITHIN A WEEK.
Published 2 months ago by ronyag
Books of the year
I must say, as an true Nadal fan, I was not expecting the book to be the way it is. It was much better! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Aneeka J
It's all about mind and family
Rafa is enjoyable to read. The book consists of nine chapters. Each chapter consists largely of Nadal's own narrative, written in the form I and a small treatise on Nadal by... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Fred Doevils
Nice book Rafa.
This is a good book about Rafa and his tennis career. Quite a bit of the book seems to have been reserved for the 2008 Wimbledon Final against Federer but that is fair enough as it... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mikey
An enjoyable read!
Not the best written book I've ever read but so refreshing to read a book about someone which leaves you with a warm feeling. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Fresita
Excellent
This is about the hardships of Rafa whilst he was growing up, very interesting. He wanted a sports car and was told by his father until he won Wimbledon he'd never get one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Williams
Rafa: My Story...interesting.. but Andre Agassi's book is excellent!
This was a present for a relation so the following is feedback I have received from the recipient, as I have not read the book myself. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Average 'jo'
Fit for the Bin
The wait for this book was long, the end result, disapointing.
The potential for a good read was there, poor Rafa did not come up with the result, similar to his waining... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ned
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