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Beautifully illustrated with dozens of specially commissioned photographs, the fastest man on the planet tells the story of his life so far
Askinny kid from the Jamaican parish of Trelawny, Usain Bolt's life changed inAugust 2008when the Olympicmen's 100-meterstarter pistol was followed just9.69 seconds later byhis streakacross the finish line and the first of his three gold medals.Ina highly illustrated celebration of his influences, background, and career trajectory, he shares hisstory of growing up playing cricket and soccer, and discovering that he could run fastvery fast. He shares stories of his family, friends, and the laid-backJamaican culture, andrevealswhat makes him tick, where he gets his motivation, and where he takes his inspiration.He tells of the dedication and sacrifices required to get to the top, and also discusses fast food, partying, dancehall music, fast cars, and that signature lightning bolt pose.
