Dorian Yates
Product ID: 112946957
From the Shadow is the story of a country boy who endured a series of tragic events, leaving him alone in a big city. The cruel hand of fate had one more blow: a young offenders' institution. There, in his darkest hour, it would be the bars he lifted, not those that bound him, which would finally change the trajectory of his life forever. Dorian's disarming honesty would lead to a reader of an early manuscript saying of From the Shadow: "I had to force myself to put it down-the thought of finishing it, of the most real thing I'd ever read coming to an end, was unbearable." Dorian Yates is a six-time winner of the world's premier bodybuilding competition, Mr. Olympia, and, more recently, has become an internet guru too, known to many new admirers as the Legend. Originally from England, he now lives in southern Spain with his Brazilian-born wife, Gal Ferreira Yates. Dorian has two children-a son, Lewis, and a daughter, Tahnee, both from his first marriage. Review: Informative and interesting - A very interesting read about Britain's most successful bodybuilder. Dorian Yates combines scientific knowledge with extraordinary self discipline and focus. The book has been well constructed and details a remarkable story from humble beginnings to world champion. There is no self glorification but modest description how Dorian achieved the ultimate bodybuilding prize. The only negative is there are several typing errors in the print which should have been edited prior to printing Review: Great Book - I first trained in the Temple Gym circa 1995.. and find myself back there recently.. Dorian was there a few days ago, I didn’t speak with him. He strikes me as an aloof albeit fascinating character, someone who I admire. This was a great read.
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J**E
Informative and interesting
A very interesting read about Britain's most successful bodybuilder. Dorian Yates combines scientific knowledge with extraordinary self discipline and focus. The book has been well constructed and details a remarkable story from humble beginnings to world champion. There is no self glorification but modest description how Dorian achieved the ultimate bodybuilding prize. The only negative is there are several typing errors in the print which should have been edited prior to printing
S**E
Great Book
I first trained in the Temple Gym circa 1995.. and find myself back there recently.. Dorian was there a few days ago, I didn’t speak with him. He strikes me as an aloof albeit fascinating character, someone who I admire. This was a great read.
J**N
GREAT STORY AND MOTIVATIONAL
If you like bodybuilding/getting into it this is A MUST. Only thing is I expected more workout information which was was not present. Still a good read
P**L
An Inspiration
Dorian Yates is a perfect example of what being true to yourself and giving your all can achieve. The world needs more people like Dorian. Great read and would highly recommend.
S**Y
Brilliant Read
Can’t put this book down!!.a great read from rags to riches and ultimate belief and the hurdles this man ever comes!!..certainly a must read
P**G
Great book
Great book, wrote from a great champion, very good a interesting read 👍
C**E
No revelations but a nice tribute
I'm a big fan of Dorian, but this book seemed to have been written by an even bigger fan....the unwavering praise and flattery grew a bit sickly for my tastes. If you're a fan then I doubt this book will tell you anything you haven't heard before.
C**1
In depth
Very good read I would recommend for anyone interested in bodybuilding.
K**R
The greatest of all time
Famous for pushing the limits and having the biggest and most ripped body of all time Dorian yates is a true inspiration and one of a kind. This is a must read for anyone in any type of fitness but also for almost everyone to see just how much hard work and having goals can make a difference
J**S
Dorian Yates is Awesome!
This book is really good, gives a good insite into Dorians life and it was really cool to hear his life story.
B**9
An inspirational story about a bodybuilding icon
Great story about an inspirational athlete and person. Well written as well.
C**E
Inspiring read
Inspirational
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