Marilisa Santarone Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

What makes a champion? Rafael Nadal has the answers in his memoir, co-written with journalist John Carlin. He shares the secrets of his game and the inspiring story behind his success, starting in Mallorca, where his family has deep roots. Coached by his uncle Toni since age four and instilled with humility by his parents, Nadal has achieved global celebrity while remaining a gracious role model. He takes readers behind the scenes, recounting moments from his career, including the 2008 Wimbledon final, hailed by John McEnroe as "the greatest game of tennis" he had ever seen, alongside the personal struggles he faced in 2009 and the injuries that threatened his journey. With candor, Nadal narrates his dramatic and triumphant path, emphasizing the importance of family unity and love. He reflects on the mental battles during matches, where controlling vulnerabilities can lead to victory. Despite the talent gap with rivals like Federer, Nadal believed that silencing doubts and fears could tilt the odds in his favor. He describes the need to don protective armor, becoming a "bloodless warrior," engaging in a serious game of self-hypnosis to mask weaknesses from himself and his opponents.

This moving collection of letters, diary entries, and other writings offers a rare glimpse into Nelson Mandela's life through his own direct and private voice. An international bestseller, it serves as an intensely personal complement to his autobiography. In the foreword, President Barack Obama notes that this work provides an extraordinary insight into Mandela as a man. Readers are taken through the darkest hours of Mandela's twenty-seven years of imprisonment, including his troubled dreams on Robben Island. The collection features a draft of an unfinished sequel to his autobiography, notes from his famous speeches, and even doodles made during meetings. It includes photos from his life, journals written while he was on the run during the early 1960s anti-apartheid struggles, and nearly 70 hours of recorded conversations with friends. This intimate journey captures the evolution of Mandela's political conscience and his significant role on the world stage. Critics have praised it as more revealing and moving than his autobiography, describing it as a heart-wrenching yet uplifting read that blends the mundane with the monumental, providing the fullest picture yet of Mandela.