I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory

by Ray Lewis, Daniel Paisner

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Ray Lewis—legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his generation—holds nothing back on the state of football as well as his troubled childhood, his rise to athletic greatness, the storm that threatened to ruin his NFL career, and the devastating injury that nearly cost him a final moment of glory.Ray Lewis is undeniably one of the biggest names in football—not only for his seventeen years in the NFL, but also for the dramatic events that nearly brought his career to a halt in 2000. In his memoir, Lewis shares honest accounts of his difficult childhood and delves into the anguish and controversy that he found away from the game. But these heartbreaks gave him the courage to trust in God and continue his dream to play for the NFL and win the Super Bowl. From a rookie player to a football veteran, Lewis has experienced everything imaginable during his football career, and has become one of the best defensive players in the history of the NFL. I Feel Like Going On is the story of his incredible journey, and a sincere look at the most popular sport in America from one of football’s most revered players.

Genres: Sports, Biography, Nonfiction, Football, Autobiography, Memoir, Audiobook

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 20, 2015

Reviews

[Mindy W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not a football fan but I’m from Maryland. Even though I don’t watch football, I LOVE sports stories. And of course I was very aware of Ray Lewis during the years he played for the Ravens. I especially enjoyed listening to Ray narrate this audio book. I do think he could have used more help to organize the book in terms of the timeline, perhaps a better editor. It went back and forth a lot. That said…he has so much heart and passion and faith and strength, who cares how the book was organized. lol. Thanks for sharing Ray!

[Mallory · Rating 3 out of 5]

The legend tells his life story. The passionate and prayerful style of writing is predictable but effective. Really, how else would Ray Lewis write his autobiography? I definitely learned some things, like the whole story about Atlanta; it had always been vague to me, what actually happened. But to see it now, in the light of escalating racial and police tensions over the past couple years, makes it gravely apparent that "wrong place, wrong time" means different things depending on the color of your skin. I'd also been unaware of just how badly Ray was injured in the 2013 playoffs and Super Bowl run. I mean, yeah, he'd missed much of the season, but I had no idea what a fight it was for him to get back into playing shape or how closely he had to guard his condition from opponents on the field, lest they see a crack in the armor. Overall, I just came back to feeling great sorrow for the man and the way he (and much of his community) grew up, with no father. Yes, he made it out and he made himself great. But there was always a huge missing piece and it affects him greatly, even today.

[Donadee's Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spiritual, Inspirational and a heck of a story.

Ray Lewis, legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his generation, holds nothing back on the state of football as well as his troubled childhood, his rise to athletic greatness, the storm that threatened to ruin his NFL career, and the devastating injury that nearly cost him a final moment of glory. A lot of folks, they know my game, but they don’t know my deal. This book right here, it tells the story of my seventeen-year NFL career. It tells of my two Super Bowls, the mark I was blessed to be able to make on the game, on the city of Baltimore. But it also tells the story of how I grew up—abandoned by my no-account father, raised with my siblings by our God-fearing, hardworking single mother. It tells how I sometimes struggled off the field. It tells of the anguish and controversy that found me away from the game. Mostly, it tells how heartbreak can sometimes lift you to greatness and glory—if you find a way to put your focus in faith, and faith in your focus. When I left the game, confetti raining down on me and my teammates after winning the Super Bowl, I made a promise to myself to show how the game is really played at the highest level. That’s what you’ll find in these pages—a raw, honest look at the business of football and a look behind the scenes at some of the most torturous aspects of the game. The grind of the NFL—that’s what shines through.

My deal? That grind is a given. Every player who wears an NFL uniform has to slog through the same battles just to get to the league. But it’s how you prepare for those battles that defines you—and here I hope to show how an unwavering trust in God and an unbreakable sense of purpose can lift you from tragedy to triumph. From strength to strength, man—that’s the deal.

I received this as a gift from my grandson. This is his favorite NFL player and he told me that I would really enjoy it which I did!

What did I like? I’m not sure where to start???? This was a really great inspirational book that you could tell was written from the heart. I personally do not know that much about football and just by reading this and talking it over with my grandson I did learn a lot more than I had ever thought that I would like to know. Just the work that a player has to do to stay in shape wore me out. Ray Lewis took that to the next step. If ever a parent wanted to show their children how easy they have it or what it takes to succeed this is the book to give them. I was very shocked in learning what this man had to go through and what it took him to make it to the last day of his NFL career, it amazed me.

What will you like? This book really spells out the life of Ray and the hard work that he put into his career. It is well written and very easy to read and will certainly capture your attention right from the beginning. I know that for me after I got into it and you have to realize, I am not a sports fan… not against it just not personally a favorite, it will be really hard to put down. The amazing thing is that even though he had a really tough life, he took it in stride and put all the bad things that happen to him from being beaten as a child to being accused wrongfully of murder; coming out on the other end as a man that took those horrific things and putting them to good use. Showing others another way to live and being a father to his children, son to be proud of to his mother, extended and otherwise family, a man that anyone would be proud to call a friend plus taking a city he loved and making it his own home. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to read about a very unusual man and the great way he looks at life.

[Brian Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Suppose I told you, the greatest pain of my life, is the reason I am standing here today.”

This is a reread for me. Ray Lewis is someone I greatly admire to the point that he is one of a few people that I try and emulate the best parts of them. I’m glad I read it again for a few reasons. I had only read this book once before and there are some things in the book he only shared in the book, and even I forgot a couple of things. It was also good timing for me to be reminded of the two sides of pain, and what comes on the other side of pain after pushing through. This is Ray’s story, including finding his faith again after going off track for a bit in early adulthood. 🙏

Now is a time I wish I could include highlights of a book like Elise does. If so, I would just include the part telling the story of Ray and the team doctor on the sideline after he tore his tricep at age 37. The doctor in tears telling him his career is over. Ray smiling looking to the field saying it’s nothing and they are going to win the Super Bowl. What a scene that was. Each is telling their truth, trying to set the other straight, each from their own perspective.

You may think Ray started training because of sports. He started training at about age 10 to get stronger so he could fight back against the man in his house beating he and his mother. Ray couldn’t live in the house and had to live in the garage, so he would go in that garage and do pushups and sit-ups until pain didn’t matter to him anymore. Eventually doing what he needed, fighting off this man. Ray’s pain not having a father was real.

One of the things I forgot was that Ray had a stuttering problem that he didn’t get past until early adulthood. I felt that personally. He tells the story of exactly what happened to him that started his stuttering. He also explained that after all this time it’s the emotional pain of this man in their house making fun of his stuttering that still hurts more than the beatings.

Back to Ray tearing his tricep at age 37. This is a major injury. The tricep makes up 70% of your upper arm and when it snaps like that it rolls up and is gone. It has to be rolled back and surgically reattached to the bone. It’s a 12 to 14 month injury for someone in their mid 20s. 37 year olds dont come back to play football from that. No one ever had. Ray came back in 12 WEEKS, and they did win the Super Bowl! Amazing. They were the second to last team to just make the playoffs but Ray and the Ravens went on a run, including a goal line stand in the closing moments to win the Super Bowl! Amazing. Ray just came back for the playoffs and by the time they reached the Super Bowl Ray was in such pain the night before he had used rope and tied it to the hotel sprinkler so he could use it to tie his arm up in the air in traction, hoping to at least be able to sleep a few hours. The pain was so bad he couldn’t sleep and getting worse after each playoff game, but he kept that all to himself. Pain didn’t matter anymore. Just like that young boy in the garage.

“Though the storm may be raging, and the billows are tossing high, I feel like going on…”

“If you can find a way to push through pain, there is something greater on the other side.”

“On the other side of that pain… is your promise.”

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[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'? · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Feel Like Going On tells the story of Ray Lewis's life through his point of view. From his early childhood to the man he is today. I learned quite a bit about Ray Lewis that I didn't know and found very interesting. A religious and family man with seven children, he is a very different person than the man who used to be on the football field.

Growing up in Maryland, I only root for two teams, the Washington Redskins and whoever is playing the Dallas Cowboys. When I was a kid, the Baltimore team had been long, so the Redskins were who I went for. I respect, Ray Lewis as an amazing defensive player in the NFL. Occasionally, I would cheer for Baltimore especially when they were in the Super Bowl. It was interesting to find out that the Redskins were Ray's favorite as well. He has a very religious side to him that you don't get to see on the field. He is also very family oriented, always there for his kids as well as his mother and brothers and sisters. There are a lot of things I learned from this book about Ray Lewis and about life in general. The best part of the book came at the end when Ray talks about what his mother taught him.

"Be an example. Be a force for good. And know that every one with a great name has been through something. A great deal of something. It's not about doing what everybody else is doing. It's just about being true to yourself whatever the majority of people are doing, go ahead and do the opposite--if you know what you're doing to be right and good and true. Live your legacy. Do your thing. Walk in a certain light."

This book is an inspiration to anyone who is struggling through life and may be unsure how they are going to make it through the storm. Ray Lewis made it through a single mom household, losing friends and coaches, and being accused of the most terrible things. He made it through alive andd on top.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Great narration. Listened to this on Audible with my football obsessed boys, ages 12 & 8. Ray is an inspiration for football loving kids everywhere. Self-motivated, driven, and always positive. That is why he became so successful. As a Christian, it was nice to have a football autobiography my boys could listen to without profanity or stories of sexual exploits and drugs/alcohol abuse. Ray is a great role model and example in most areas of his life. I’ve already used the line “do you know what Ray Lewis was already doing at your age?” on my kids (in terms of helping around the house, workouts, etc). Lol! It was also good for my kids to hear the injustices that all black men can face, regardless of their income/fame/status. I did have to pause and give some clarification to my boys when Ray talks about his family life (7 kids by 4 different women). Although Ray makes it sound like it works for them, I imagine the reality is a different story. That’s a tough situation for anyone. And not as easy as he makes it sound.

Overall we all really enjoyed it!

[Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written as only Ray Lewis could. I appreciated him not spending painstaking time going through his NFL career which but diving into his personal highs and lows and really only stand out moments.

Sure, there was a lot of grandstanding on his end but he has the evidence to justify it. 52 is synonymous with him for a reason.

[Sean McGinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many football fans know Ray Lewis as a formidable unstoppable foe that made players and teams terrified to play the Baltimore Ravens. This first hand account of his life shows that yes football was life but family and personal struggles showed Ray Lewis to be a one of a kind man. I highly recommend this read.

[Justin Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Between the 4 stars and 5 stars. Greatly enjoyed the book. Learned a lot about a player that I never rooted for when he played, but couldn't put the book down.

[Griffin Honthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just an unbelievable man and story. From his deck of cards, father’s abandonment, unfair treatment by the police, and racism to how he performed on the field and motivated others, Ray Lewis is one amazing human. An incredible read.

Somebody I will always look up to and will always be a fan of.

[Vincent Pham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great autobiography on one of the baddest men in football. I never cheered for Ray Lewis during his career, but I did admire the passion he brought the game. This book runs deeper than football though. It also goes into his rocky childhood, his athletic upbringing in wrestling, and that fateful event in Atlanta that many of us still remember.

Coming into this, I was most intrigued to read about Ray’s side of the story on the Atlanta incident. I had remembered the media portrayal of this growing up but knowing how skewed mainstream media can be, it was good that Ray was able to open up about the events of that night from his point of view.

I also enjoyed the part where Ray elaborates on his final NFL season. I remember he was injured but didn’t know the severity of his injury and the extent of his rehabilitation just to have a shot at getting back onto the field during his final season. Reading about this made me respect Ray Lewis as a player even more.

I find it very ironic that Disney wanted nothing to do with Ray Lewis after his first Super Bowl victory because of the Atlanta controversy yet now he works as a commentator on ESPN which is owned by Disney. A nice twist of fate.

All in all, an enjoyable autobiography.

[Diane Bedford-Murgia · Rating 2 out of 5]

From the life of hard knocks to the life of fame. While the story is interesting, it's poorly written ... "I said" ... "I said" ... "I said", 6 children by 4 different women. He talks about his Mother's broken relationships and numerous children with different men who were abusive. My view is that his tumultuous younger years set a pattern. In addition, his father was absent for most of his life.
While faith has certainly sustained him during his times of trouble, he also talks about his "pimp daddy" style of dress until the "incident" occurred. After that life changed and he not only dedicate himself to the game of football (17 years as Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker), his firm belief in God and his hard line stance of discipline with his children ... cell phones turned in to him and lights out at 10pm. I applaud him for his dedication to his children!!
My disappointment was the issues with race, the police force and white people. White people .. white people ... white people ... ARE NOT THE ENEMY and claiming that they are is like faulting Jewish people for the Holocaust. No offense meant by this statement, just a way to explain the ridiculous comparison.
On another note, Ray Lewis is probably one of the most dedicated representatives for "the love of the game"!!
I wish him and his family continued blessings. We don't have to agree on everything, but respect is an honor and I do respect his dedication.
Thanks for the memories ...

[Stephanie L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

First things first, the entire book, from the preface to the acknowledgements, is written from Ray Lewis' point of view, so that should set the tone early enough on what kind of book experience it is going to be.

Now, to the contents themselves. His narrative is certainly enlightening when it comes to days and years we have not had previous exposure at. His childhood rough life, his prowess as a youngster to Pop Warner leagues, and the subsequent relationships he made or were torn from him while he was a high school student or in the university of Miami. To those who will ask, yes; there is an entire chapter dedicated to the Atlanta incident, and its impact after the events.

It's a good book if you are a fan of Ray. I enjoyed hearing things from his perspective, but I could do less with his religious references at every possible time; they almost sound too good to be true when they are so often repeated. I would have also preferred he spoke more about the games he has had, some untold stories he could share, since he was with the Ravens from their conception. Unfortunately, there aren't enough inside scoops to glee at. And maybe it's a blessing that this book is not that long.

[Deena Dietrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Ray Lewis' memoir quite a bit, but I don't understand how he can have such a great respect for his mother and allow his father into his life. I understand loving them because they're your parents, but respect? His mother went from man to man, some of who beat her and Ray. She put those men in front of her own children, even moving away and letting Ray stay with his grandmother. His mother didn't even go to his games growing up. So I don't understand how Rat holds this woman as such a role model and has such great respect for her and credits her for everything. He took care of his brothers and sisters, his mother didn't. And his father? He was never around, never even saw Ray until Ray reached out to him. And admittedly calls Ray for money more than to keep in touch. I'm pretty sure if Ray wasn't a rich, famous football star, his dad wouldn't be around. So I don't understand how he is allowed in ray's life. I've luckily never been in ray's shoes, so I don't know how it is but I just don't get it. Ray's book was an interesting read and I recommend it.

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

How do you rate a book that you loved for 90% of it and 10% makes you sick to your stomach! So much of his message is a 5 star and I want to pass that on to all humans but then he has that small part that I wish, well it is a 1 star piece of the story. :(

[Bob O'G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great autobiography of the most outwardly passionate football player I've ever had the privilege to watch. Ray Lewis's book spans from his childhood through his final nfl game, which happened to be the 2013 Super Bowl win against the 49ers. (The Harbowl.) He talks about the struggles of growing up poor and fatherless, being undersized and overlooked, and the traits required to overcome adversity and be a great person for yourself. The book also has a chapter dedicated to his side of the Atlanta arrest. The events depicted here continue to shape people's feelings of Lewis for better or worse. What anyone chooses to believe is up to him/her. My criticism at first was that Lewis seemed to gloss over certain elements of that fateful night to focus on how emotionally distraught he was and how this led to his uncooperative behavior with law enforcement officials. However, in an autobiography, I suppose the truth of his side would add up to be the sum total of his emotions. What the reader can gain from this chapter is that to call Ray Lewis a murderer is entirely incorrect. The unfortunate incident was stoked by media attention and race. The entire incident probably would have been handled better if fame was not part of the equation, which is probably almost always the case. He was not a murderer. Though his involvement in any type of obstruction could certainly be further researched.

I'd recommend this book to not just fans of Ray Lewis, but any fan of the sport at any level. "I Feel Like Going On" is written in the same way that Lewis speaks. So great expectations (pun intended) of great literature would be sorely misplaced. But to be uninspired by listening or reading Lewis is an impossibility. His passion is contagious and the right people can use his advice in all walks of life.

[Jeremy Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The asterisk. Some of us live our entire lives without being judged or hated, without anyone saying we're less than we are, that we're less than human, that we're guilty of wrongs someone said we did, whether true or false. And then there are others who get that asterisk, that label, that sting of accusation that never goes away, with someone in every corner of the world convinced that we did this or did that, that we are beyond redemption, even after we pay for it, even when we never deserved it to begin with.

Ray Lewis is cocky as hell, but he's remarkably self-aware, fully conscious of how he comes across, who he was, who he's been, who he is today, and what he wants to be tomorrow. As a football fan, and a 49ers fan at that, the team Lewis beat with a bad shoulder in Super Bowl XLVII, on his last game in the NFL, I've also been a quiet fan of Ray Lewis as an analyst, as someone whose commentary alone resembles every ounce of positive energy you can pull from a single human being. Despite all the stories people tell, despite all the accusations people make, of a single moment in time, when they were not there, I have the utmost respect for Ray. And this book, his book, cocky and self-assured as it is, is precisely the kind of book you have a hard time putting down, the kind of book that has music playing on its own in the background.

Thank you, Ray, for putting your mark on the game, for being enormously tenacious and for inspiring greatness from your family, from your peers, from everyone you meet and everyone who hears you speak. Thank you.

[Sam Motes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ray Lewis is the personification of smash mouth defense wins championships football and that comes through loud and clear in his biography. Ray was a challenged youth struggling through poverty and an unstable home life while chasing the daemons created by his absent father that all fueled his passion that drove his insane workout routine and will not be denied attitude that destined him to be something big on the football field. His love for his mother and key coaches both in football and wrestling are called out for the influence they had on his life. I was never a Baltimore fan, but I always had deep respect for Ray’s beast mode all out passion on the field and his biography was an engrossing read. Beyond the stories on the field though there are impassioned stories of Ray’s life from youth through fatherhood about all the trials and tribulations as a microcosm of the whole black lives matter, blue lives matter, Alt-Right chaos social upheavals tearing at the fibers of our society as race relations comes out of the shadows to be proven far worse than many believed in the USA of today. This helped fuel a marathon read to finish the book that didn’t allow me to put it down. Granted it is a one-sided story of the history of his life and the controversial events with tragic results at times like the stabbings in Atlanta but it is very engaging and a brutally open view of the world through Ray’s eyes.

[Muralie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I got from it:

1. Ray Lewis describes that one of the mottos of his life is "Man deals with the possible, god deals with the impossible." He recalls this phrase when being told that he would never play football again after tearing his triceps muscle.

2. Ray Lewis describes that during his injuries he had 'cocoon time,' a time to rejuvenate and be completely on his own and prepare for his return. He compares this similarly to a caterpillar preparing to be a butterfly.

3. Lewis describes a story where he was falsely accused of double murder and was arrested in front of his kids and placed in jail for 2 weeks. The charges were subsequently dropped and then subsequently he ended up winning the super bowl. Lewis describes how he was treated like an animal in prison, but became more grateful for his chance to play.

[Chuck Erickson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow! What a terrible book! I admire Ray Lewis…or at least I did! From his inspiring career on the football field to his emotional Facebook videos, he was someone I really thought I idolized until I read this book. Ray Lewis is still a good man…a great man…but not as great as I thought he was. My bad. The book is about 60% football stories, 15% daddy issues, 15% racial issues, and 10% life-inspiring. Quite the downer. I was glad to hear more about the story in Atlanta, but it honestly left me asking even more questions about his character and wondering if he did bring some of all this on himself. The book just left me with a bad taste in my mouth and an unfortunate new opinion of the recent hall-of-famer.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sports memoirs typically describe their time in sports, their life problems and the journey to greatness. Ray Lewis went above and beyond the typical sports memoir.
I recommend listening to the audio book, the narrator captures the essence of Ray Lewis and all his quirks.

This story is authentic Ray Lewis with raw details about his emotions on every pivotal moment in his life. Ray's journey out of poverty from a broken family is common. Ray's persistence to strive for greatness is what makes this book special. His anger and deck of cards helped improve him from an early age. This book is a great inspirational story for young adults.

[SLADE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easily my favorite autobiography of a pro athlete, since I read "Bo Knows Bo" as a very young child.

Ray's story has enough ups and downs to make one wonder if it's really a true story or some kind of drama dreamed up by a famous author. Although I am atheist myself, Ray's dedication to gaining peace and strength through his faith is inspiring and profound.

I hate to think of what violations were bestowed upon him in that Atlanta jail cell, but looking at his life, it's easy to see that he overcame that dark experience and prospered in many walks of life.

This story is one that anyone should enjoy, whether you're a football fan or not.

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I really liked about this book was that his backstory was really interesting to learn about. He always came up with a good topic to think about while reading the book, like why did that happen? What caused that? He doesn't deserve that. Stuff like that. It also was very good because he just wrote it very well.

Ray Lewis's book is about his hard life as a kid, and as an adult. He writes about how he was treated when he was a kid. His father left him before he was even born, they were poor, and he worked to erase every record his father ever set at his school, like wrestling. As he aimed for the pros in football he had to go with college, where he led to the fact that his friend got killed by the end of a shotgun in his own room about to grab a shirt that ray lewis said he could grab. That was hard for him. Then after that, he went to the pros but then got falsely accused of murder. Or was it? Read this and find out for yourself.

[Gavin Hundley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rated "I Feel Like Going On" by Ray Lewis, a 5 out of 5. This book is the best book I've ever read in my life. It starts with Ray as a kid, and how growing up with a single mother was like for him. All of his stepfathers were acholic abusers, who would beat on him and his mother. He had to learn how to defend him and his mother.

The story continues to him going into high school. He did football and wrestling, and he thought wrestling was more important than football. What he didn't know was football was going to get him much farther than wrestling. Ray Lewis had a very successful because of his struggles. This book tells his struggles from the beginning.

[Lenny Karpinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I consider Ray Lewis to be one of the all-time greats to ever play the game of football. His life and passion have always intrigued me. The way he played the game and was a leader of men has always been inspiring. This book he authored was an extension of himself - you could feel his authenticity and energy through his words and stories. His deep rooted motivations give you a renewed sense of meaning to life and why we should live to keep pushing to demand more of ourselves every single day. This was an excellent book. A look inside the heart and mind of one of the best to ever do it. 5 stars!

[Felix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ray Lewis has always been my favorite athlete, I've started watching football at the turn of the century, early in his career with the Ravens and I started losing interest when he finally retired from the game after his last Super Bowl.

I don't know how big Paisner played a part in the book, but regardless, it's well structured and a page turner. In every word and every sentence, you can definitely feel the same energy and attitude that Ray is known for.

This may not be a book for everyone, Ray can sometimes be somewhat controversial and near the end, it gets very spiritual. But for me it was still a solid 5 out of 5

[Jaxson Jauregui · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book "I Feel Like Going on: Life, Game, and Glory" by Ray Lewis was a great story. This Book is his memoir of how he got started playing football to the end. It really shows how he was feeling and what he had to go through growing up with all his struggles. He shows the struggle of his way to the top and not just the glory of his fame. He started out in a rough situation at home with no father in his life and a abusive step dad but he showed how he made the best of it and how he got through it. He had to help raise his siblings with his mom working hard and being a single mother. He shows how it is on the inside of his career and what he did to be the best.

[Meg Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let me be quite clear - if you don't like Ray Lewis, you won't like this book. His attitude comes shining through in many of the anecdotes and in the self-aggrandizing way he tells stories. If you don't like that, stay away. I've been a 'fan' of Ray Lewis since he joined the Ravens, so it didn't bother me. What did bother me was the uneven pacing and the glossing over of some aspects of his life while dwelling for what I felt was far too long in others. I am glad I read it, but don't think it will merit a reread.

[Tommy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like there's no in between on Ray Lewis, you either love him or you think he's a big fat phony. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for him and this book just cemented that impression. He seems like he tries hard and is really passionate about things...even if he over dramatizes things.

Does he drink his own kool aid? Yeah, he does but it's tough to question his work ethic that has brought him through some tough times and I think most people, if they could put aside their other feelings about him, could agree that he could be looked up to as a role model for his work ethic.

[John Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book and for me some what relatable to growing up, seeing things a kid shouldn’t but yet over coming those situations and coming out stronger each time. And the older you get the same strength now stronger. It cleared up things for me on the murder issue cause i was 8 and remember watching football hearing jokes he’s a bad ass but he will kill you. I was like how’s he in the NFL well now we know and how disrespectful some people get treated in situations is just timing and acts of God. Lessons to be learned and had