Post by raymatthews on Dec 11, 2012 11:38:35 GMT -5
Me and MY Shadow
Published book - Me and My Shadow
Ray's story is an inspirational account of his dedication to endurance running events and will cast a wide net, generating interest in the Boxing, Running, life coaching, and Inspirational and Motivational market. His descriptive writing brings the reader into his world of adventure.
The main story which is centered around a recent 100 mile international foot race within the circumference of Rotherham South Yorkshire, in which Ray successfully became the first athlete to complete. The highs and lows are told as he runs through the night mostly on his own, and then as the miles stack up, the mental and physical problems are highlighted as he overcomes each one to make it to the finish.
Flitting in and out of the main event Ray describe the trauma, and drama of a recent 100 km race across the Sahara Desert, and vividly describes the physical, and mental adaptations that all the athletes have to overcome to take on the less than suitable for running conditions the desert throws up at them, and highlights how the traumatic experience of a sudden desert sandstorm can turn into a massive safety problem.
To answer a question that is regularly asked of Ray, he brings into the story, an account, going back in time to when he was a young boy being brought up during, and just after the war. Taking an enormous step into the world of Boxing and meeting two men who influenced, shaped and molded his life, teaching him not only how to box, but also about the values of Respect, Discipline, Dedication and Motivation. These values have become a way of life and still provide the basics of his way of life even today.
Book Reviews:
It has been a real pleasure to read “Me and My Shadow”. It is an inspirational book where the author has bravely shared so much of himself and his journey. I am intrigued by extraordinary stories of determination, and achievement, whereby adversity is overcome and goals are reached. This book is a perfect example of this. The author takes you on a journey and leaves you wanting more, always the mark of a great book.
Marina Tune.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
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I am so glad that I took the time to read “Me and My Shadow”. Once I began reading I did not want to put the book down, neither did I want it to end. The author Ray Matthews takes you on a journey throughout his life, and as a reader, you feel that you are part of that journey. I felt like I was the “shadow” referred to in the title. The descriptive writing and storytelling painted such an imaginative picture that I felt I was right there besides him, like I was Rays shadow. I felt the physical and emotional pain Ray had experienced, and I felt the overwhelming joy of knowing that he had just taken part in something truly amazing.
The book is such an inspirational read and anyone who is seeking a dream and wanting to take on the impossible should read this book. I would like to thank Ray for sharing his journey and letting me be part of it through his beautiful writing.
Helen Woodburn-Moran
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Ray writes with a passion that reflects his passion for life. His heartfelt desire is to be all he can be, to collect and soak in every experience, and to grow as a human being and as an athlete. As you read you could almost be there with Ray as a young lad, as he takes steps that discover his most important mentors who lead him to make the hardest decisions that made the biggest differences in his life as an athlete, family man, and business man. If you have the burning desire to live your life on your terms, then Rays book is a must read. Ray is living the ideal life; to be content with what he has achieved, and be ambitious for more. Don’t wait too long to write your next book.
David Greenfield
Gym buddy and Life Coach
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Throughout a lifetime, everyone has the opportunity to meet truly exceptional people. I have. But only very few times have I met someone who inspires, the way Ray does. He turns concepts around, demonstrating the relativity of the “biological clock” and what can and cannot be achieved by having the right mindset.
Who decides what the right age is to achieve your dreams?
How many times does society impose the things we should or should not do, and what is seen as “reasonable”, and what is expected of us. There is timing for everything. Ray demonstrates that destiny is in your hands, and not in the hands of what society expects of us.
Even today, practicing for sport, or in my work, or family environment, I still think back to the phrases, or moments I was able to share with this incredible man, and friend. Ray truly is, an inspirational story himself.
Patrick De Jong
there are now a multitude of ways to get the book in time for Christmas
Me and My Shadow – Kobo ePub
Me and My Shadow – Tesco ePub and PDF eBooks
Me and My Shadow – Google Play PDF and ePub
Me and My Shadow – Amazon Kindle
Me and My Shadow – Apple iBook
Published book - Me and My Shadow
Ray's story is an inspirational account of his dedication to endurance running events and will cast a wide net, generating interest in the Boxing, Running, life coaching, and Inspirational and Motivational market. His descriptive writing brings the reader into his world of adventure.
The main story which is centered around a recent 100 mile international foot race within the circumference of Rotherham South Yorkshire, in which Ray successfully became the first athlete to complete. The highs and lows are told as he runs through the night mostly on his own, and then as the miles stack up, the mental and physical problems are highlighted as he overcomes each one to make it to the finish.
Flitting in and out of the main event Ray describe the trauma, and drama of a recent 100 km race across the Sahara Desert, and vividly describes the physical, and mental adaptations that all the athletes have to overcome to take on the less than suitable for running conditions the desert throws up at them, and highlights how the traumatic experience of a sudden desert sandstorm can turn into a massive safety problem.
To answer a question that is regularly asked of Ray, he brings into the story, an account, going back in time to when he was a young boy being brought up during, and just after the war. Taking an enormous step into the world of Boxing and meeting two men who influenced, shaped and molded his life, teaching him not only how to box, but also about the values of Respect, Discipline, Dedication and Motivation. These values have become a way of life and still provide the basics of his way of life even today.
Book Reviews:
It has been a real pleasure to read “Me and My Shadow”. It is an inspirational book where the author has bravely shared so much of himself and his journey. I am intrigued by extraordinary stories of determination, and achievement, whereby adversity is overcome and goals are reached. This book is a perfect example of this. The author takes you on a journey and leaves you wanting more, always the mark of a great book.
Marina Tune.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
||
I am so glad that I took the time to read “Me and My Shadow”. Once I began reading I did not want to put the book down, neither did I want it to end. The author Ray Matthews takes you on a journey throughout his life, and as a reader, you feel that you are part of that journey. I felt like I was the “shadow” referred to in the title. The descriptive writing and storytelling painted such an imaginative picture that I felt I was right there besides him, like I was Rays shadow. I felt the physical and emotional pain Ray had experienced, and I felt the overwhelming joy of knowing that he had just taken part in something truly amazing.
The book is such an inspirational read and anyone who is seeking a dream and wanting to take on the impossible should read this book. I would like to thank Ray for sharing his journey and letting me be part of it through his beautiful writing.
Helen Woodburn-Moran
||
Ray writes with a passion that reflects his passion for life. His heartfelt desire is to be all he can be, to collect and soak in every experience, and to grow as a human being and as an athlete. As you read you could almost be there with Ray as a young lad, as he takes steps that discover his most important mentors who lead him to make the hardest decisions that made the biggest differences in his life as an athlete, family man, and business man. If you have the burning desire to live your life on your terms, then Rays book is a must read. Ray is living the ideal life; to be content with what he has achieved, and be ambitious for more. Don’t wait too long to write your next book.
David Greenfield
Gym buddy and Life Coach
||
Throughout a lifetime, everyone has the opportunity to meet truly exceptional people. I have. But only very few times have I met someone who inspires, the way Ray does. He turns concepts around, demonstrating the relativity of the “biological clock” and what can and cannot be achieved by having the right mindset.
Who decides what the right age is to achieve your dreams?
How many times does society impose the things we should or should not do, and what is seen as “reasonable”, and what is expected of us. There is timing for everything. Ray demonstrates that destiny is in your hands, and not in the hands of what society expects of us.
Even today, practicing for sport, or in my work, or family environment, I still think back to the phrases, or moments I was able to share with this incredible man, and friend. Ray truly is, an inspirational story himself.
Patrick De Jong
there are now a multitude of ways to get the book in time for Christmas
Me and My Shadow – Kobo ePub
Me and My Shadow – Tesco ePub and PDF eBooks
Me and My Shadow – Google Play PDF and ePub
Me and My Shadow – Amazon Kindle
Me and My Shadow – Apple iBook