{"product_id":"rafa-paperback","title":"Rafa - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRafael Nadal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Carlin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTennis star Rafael Nadal reveals the secrets of the sport and the inspiring stories behind his success in this riveting memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRafael Nadal\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in 1986 in Mallorca, Spain. Currently ranked #1 in the world, he has won 9 Grand Slam titles and a career \"Golden Slam\" all four majors plus a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. He lives in Mallorca, Spain. \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Carlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally from the UK, is currently a Senior International writer for El Pais, the world's leading Spanish-language newspaper. He wrote the book that became the feature film \u003cem\u003eInvictus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 22, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53464224825651,"sku":"9781401310929","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/bzNJhyx3LE9781401310929.webp?v=1781536419","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/rafa-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}