I have been a Federer fan since the 2001 Wimbledon when he beat Sampras. Till 2005, my adulation for this 'mos graceful' of all tennis players was total and complete. Then I saw Federer playing a fellow in green sleeveless and white 'pirate' pants in the Sony Ericsson tournament. Stretched to five sets, Fed won the match to my relief but lead me to make a note to follow this 'Rafa guy' more closely. As it turned out, I did not have to follow him closely, since he was pretty much everywhere af...

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 n...

What an amazing read. Whatta man rafa :)
This is a must read for all rafa fans !





Great book . Takes us through Rafas thought process , his life and his childhood .

First of all the book was delivered in excellent condition.

The great thing about biographies of great achieving and loved personalities is that they immediately give you encouragement and steps to do something big and meaningful in your own life.

Reading this book gives you a great understanding of difference between super talented and Champions[Nadal,Federer].
Their mental strength.How Nadal reached those mental strengths made him the champion and not his physical power.

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The book is as great as the author himself...simmple and honest in its narrative,it definitely matches the personality of this phenomenal sportsman.If you are a Rafa fan thn by the end of the book you will be proud to be in love with such an amazing man..having the book at your bedside will make u feel having a part of Rafa with you...A must have.

good book to read for all rafa fans but pages not great. they could make do wit better pages. overall okay

Firstly, great delivery from Flipkart. This was one of the first books I bought from this site and I can assure you there will be many more to come. Very good packaging, and a very good price for such an amazing book.

I am a tennis player myself, and am a bigger fan of Federer than Nadal. I have to say, this book truly is amazing, even if you are not a tennis player. Well, if you are, this is THE BOOK for you! It is based on the 2008 Wimbledon Final, the biggest match of his life and undoubt...

Rafa's life is not to be reviewed but to learn the kind of endurance that you need to show if you need to achieve your dreams in your life. He has been a sign of humility that is rarely seen nowadays. I am inspired by the way how people from Manacor lead their life. The way in which their love for family and native island being described is truly awesome. Setting up priorities,never giving up,not letting success get to your head,valuing people than business,respect for profession and being wi...

We all know that Rafael Nadal has been one of the best tennis players worls has seen. In this book, he along with a very good sports writer-John Carlin, talks about his childhood and journey from Malorca to Center court of Wimbledon. After reading this book, one will surely feel that he is a great human being as well. With there are not many people around whose example can be given to young kids, Rafael Nadal is surely a person one can look up to.

Brilliant book. We always look at successful people with great awe, never realising the work they put in behind it, to be where they are. An inspiring read to say the least. Story about character, discipline, grit and determination. The book arrived in perfect condition, as expected of flipkart.