Even though rafa has jealously kept his personal life private, he slightly opened the door to allow his fans to know a little bit about him and his family. I just wanted to thank you and john carlin for writing such a great book. Rafael nadal reveals in his memoir how his domineering uncle toni gave him the. In his memoir, written with awardwinning journalist john carlin, he reveals the secrets of his game. In his memoir, written with awardwinning journalist john carlin, he reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. A new york times bestseller, and sunday times uk bestseller too, this book has been translated into 16 languages, with more. This autobiography, written by nadal with awardwinning journalist john carlin, includes memorable highlights such as winning the wimbledon 2008 final in what john mcenroe called, the greatest game of tennis ever played and completing a career grand slam after winning the french open, wimbledon and the us open in 2010.
And it is to carlins enourmous credit that the book is a true reflection of the man, in every sense ed smith new statesman. His book is written in a clear and downtoearth way, with some chapters written by rafa and some by john carlin, a sports journalist. John carlin author of rafa meet your next favorite book. My story by rafael nadal available from rakuten kobo.
What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport. Rafael nadal reveals in his memoir how his domineering uncle toni gave him the mental strength to be a tennis champion, writes william. Rafa, mi historia indicios no ficcion spanish edition. My story is a terrific sporting memoir, full of memorable anecdotes and stamped with the authority of a ghostwriter who earned the complete trust of his subject. My story rafael nadal, john carlin ebok 9780748129454. Rafa my story rafael nadal with john carlin sphere books 2011 in this revealing autobiography, cowritten with journalist john carlin, 10times grand slam champion rafael nadal offers an in depth look at his life, family and upbringing on the balearic island of mallorca. Rafa, my story by rafael nadal 9780751547733 booktopia. Set against the greatest tennis match of all time rafa describes his state of. Im a diehard rafa fan, and that made me buy this book.
Rafa leads by example, and youll understand why he became the amazing human being he is today when you finish this book. Also, interspersed between these chapters is an ongoing narrative of the classic 2008 wimbledon final against roger federer. Rafa, mi historia indicios no ficcion spanish edition carlin, john, nadal, rafael. This autobiography, written by nadal with awardwinning journalist john carlin, includes memorable highlights such as winning the wimbledon 2008 final in what.