Rafa
My Story
Failed to add items
Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.
Add to basket failed.
Please try again later
Add to Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Remove from Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
1 credit a month to buy any audiobook in our entire collection.
Access to thousands of additional audiobooks and Originals from the Plus Catalogue.
Member-only deals & discounts.
Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Rafa
Narrated by:
Bernardo Cubria, Nicholas Guy Smith
Buy Now for $26.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Pay using voucher balance (if applicable) then card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions Of Use and Privacy Notice and authorise Audible to charge your designated credit card or another available credit card on file.
-
Narrated by:
-
Bernardo Cubria
-
Nicholas Guy Smith
About this listen
'A winner' Independent
'A terrific sporting memoir, full of memorable anecdotes' New Statesman
'As exciting as Rafa himself' Woman's Own
No tennis player since Andre Agassi has captivated the world like Rafael Nadal. He's a rarity in today's sporting arena - a true sportsman who chooses to let his raw talent, dedication and humility define him. With a remarkable 16 grand slam victories under his belt, and with friend and rival Roger Federer's record haul of 20 in his sights, Nadal is an extraordinary competitor whose ferocity on court is made even more remarkable by his grace off it.
This book takes us to the heart of Nadal's childhood, his growth as a player, and his incredible career. It includes memorable highs and lows, from victory in the 2008 Wimbledon final - a match that John McEnroe called the 'greatest game of tennis ever played' - to the injury problems that have frequently threatened his dominance of the sport, to becoming the youngest player of the open era to complete a career Grand Slam in 2010.
It transports us from Nadal's lifelong home on the island of Majorca to the locker room of Centre Court as he describes in detail the pressures of competing in the greatest tournament in the world. It offers a glimpse behind the racquet to learn what really makes this intensely private person - who has never before talked about his home life - tick. And it provides us with a story that is personal, revealing and every bit as exciting as Nadal himself.©2011 Rafael Nadal and John Carlin (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
Rafa...
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The poor pronunciation of NADALs name by English speaking narrator . Small detail but highly important , spoiled it for me.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Inspiring
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Personally I think the producers chose the wrong narrator (Rafa is fine). But with the English guy, I felt like I was listening to someone narrate a George Orwell novel. It didn't match the content and his pronunciation of names was off.
I also found Rafa's relationship with his Uncle as trainer hard to stomach. Rafa defends him and justifies his actions, but seriously, I would hate my kids being trained by this guy. Listening to Rafa speak, he already had the passion and talent in him to succeed and train hard. He didn't need that type of treatment to make him the great player he became. And what is with the family not celebrating success! OMG.
I wanted to like it. Maybe I will finish off one day. But not today.
Could not finish it sadly. And not because of Rafa
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.