Rafa: My Story

If you are a diehard Rafa fan you will love it no matter what. But it has unique flow as compared to other autobiographies that I've read, as it switches between a vivid description his crutial matches through Rafa's eyes and his life as described by those closest to him in alternate chapters. Apart from that the book is highly motivating and extremely relatable.In all its difficult to keep the book down. Vamos Rafa!

I'm a great admirer of Rafa, his tenacity on court, yet a simple, & a caring nature.. The book beautifully carves out a story of how a simple boy became one of the greatest sportspersons of our times.. Must read if you're a tennis & rafa fan..

There’re details on what Nadal has achieved, which is available from other sources. So, the highlight of the book lies in Carlin’s sketch of Rafa’s persona: the contradictions, his family ties that play a significant role in shaping up his philosophy as a professional player, the routines that mark his preparation for a game, and the vulnerabilities that complete the picture.The narrative is fluid and chronological. A good read.

Rafa is my hero and he inspires me everyday. I could go on about his impact on my days. The mental giant that he is who never caves in. He is never in a casual mood on court. While some players might occasionally smile or display a defeated body language, that is never the case with this man. Love the book. I had to get the hard copy and its turned out great!

I am neither a tennis player nor a tennis fan, I am a fan of The Rafa, as a human being.The book deals with the early life of Rafa, the MAKING of Rafa, i would love to call him The Man of Steel ! You will understand this when you read the book.The book explains in depth, what you need to be a true, warrior like sportsman, always enduring yourself even if there is slightest margin of your winning. You play a sport only when you give 100% of your sporting nature.It also tells us that no matter how Physically strong you are, you need to be Mentally strong, to strive in this world!!! or in this case Tennis!You might not come across such a down to earth person such as Rafa!!! The book also focuses on the family ties, their inter-personal relationship that helped Rafa to Flourish and attain this podium, no one ever dreamed of, not even his own uncle Toni!!Self beleif, a lot of motivation, supportive team members and bonding between them, is what is needed to be a Champ !

Awe-inspiring. This book is written very candidly and reveals a lot more than your usual player memoir. Completely blown away by this man's work ethics and mental strength.p

Looks like old book.. pages have turned yellow when received the package

One of the best auto biographies I've come across. You can apply whatever he says in any field. The most important thing I learned was giving your 120% into anything you do in life and not think about success or failure.

I totally enjoyed having a hard copy of 'Rafa' as well as listening to it on Audible. The Spanish accent voice was quite delightful. I relied on the hard copy to review details that seemed to be very informative that I wanted to revisit. If you are a tennis fan or even a competitive spirit, I highly recommend this book to get the insight of what makes successful athletes get through the ups and downs of competition.

Prazo cumprido, bem embalado.

When Jimmy Connors stopped playing tennis, I quit watching. When Rafa beat Federer in Miami at age 18, I started watching again. Many commentators say Rafa plays with the same fighting spirit as Jimmy. I’ve always wondered where the fight comes from, how he keeps on winning and what motivates him. There are obvious answers given in articles and by broadcasters during a match or interview. Reading this book. . .(finally!) I understand a lot more. It’s a fun read, learning little details about what he was thinking during specific matches I’ve watched more than once. Mostly, it is as inspiring and motivating as Rafa himself when he’s playing every ball as if it were championship point. It’s the kind of book that makes plain what is required of a Champion besides talent. It is well written and makes me want to go do something. At 80. After this read, I believe it’s possible to still achieve something with a natural God-given talent I’ve been told about and recognized in myself most of my life. Will I do it? If I do, Rafa Nadal will be mentioned in the credits.

Fantástico, motivador y mucho que aprender de la mentalidad de Rafa, quien es para mi el mejor del mundo por lo que expresa en su libro.

Le livre est arrivé sans la protection en plastique. Vue que le couverture est blanche et souple cela n'est pas terrible, surtout pour faire un cadeau. Mais le livre en soi est sympa.