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Inside the mind of tennis legend Rafael Nadal.

If tennis infuses your veins or you simply adore stories of determination and humility, then "Rafa" is a must-read for you. As someone fascinated by the weaving of personal triumph and trial with the exhilaration of sports, you'll appreciate the raw honesty with which Nadal narrates his journey. Just imagine feeling that rush of adrenaline as you get an intimate glance into the life of a man who fought every battle, on and off the court, upholding the spirit of his family and sport above all.

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by John Carlin, Rafael Nadal
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ISBN: 9781401324513
Authors: John Carlin, Rafael Nadal
Publisher: Hyperion
Date of Publication: 2011-08-23
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sports, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Biography, Autobiography, Biography Memoir, Memoir, Biography, Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 10995 readers)

Description

What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. In his memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, he reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. It begins in Mallorca, where the tight-knit Nadal family has lived for generations. Coached by his uncle Toni from the age of four and taught humility and respect by his parents, Nadal has managed the uncommon feat of becoming an acclaimed global celebrity while remaining a gracious, hardworking role model for people in all walks of life. Now he takes us behind the scenes, from winning the Wimbledon 2008 final-described by John McEnroe as "the greatest game of tennis" he had ever seen-to the family problems that brought him low in 2009 and the numerous injuries that have threatened his career. With candor and intelligence, Nadal brings readers on his dramatic and triumphant journey, never losing sight of the prize he values above all others: the unity and love of his family. From RAFA: "During a match, you are in a permanent battle to fight back your everyday vulnerabilities, bottle up your human feelings. The more bottled up they are, the greater your chances of winning, so long as you've trained as hard as you play and the gap in talent is not too wide between you and your rival. The gap in talent with
 

Inside the mind of tennis legend Rafael Nadal.

If tennis infuses your veins or you simply adore stories of determination and humility, then "Rafa" is a must-read for you. As someone fascinated by the weaving of personal triumph and trial with the exhilaration of sports, you'll appreciate the raw honesty with which Nadal narrates his journey. Just imagine feeling that rush of adrenaline as you get an intimate glance into the life of a man who fought every battle, on and off the court, upholding the spirit of his family and sport above all.

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.