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

Say what you may about Ray Lewis. Think what you want about him. Feel however you wish. But it still does not negate the fact that he is a man who continues to inspire millions of people around the globe. His influence on and off the playing field has grown to a height that may even shock the hell out of Ray himself. I hear people criticize him and and degrade his character all the time on social media. They growl about the mistakes he made in his life. Okay. Yes he made mistakes. May have made a few of them over and over; but hell, who hasn't? Who are we to judge him anyway? I was raised in a Baptist church and what I have learned over the years is only God can judge us. And not only Ray Lewis; but EACH of us.His memoir, I FEEL LIKE GOING ON, is written just as Ray Lewis speaks. While reading it, you feel as though you’re right there having a good ole conversation with him. It is well written and perfectly captures Ray’s voice while telling his story with passion and enthusiasm. He, along with co-author Daniel Paisner, did an excellent job of putting his life on paper and sharing it with the world.Being a sports nut and author myself, I have read dozens of memoirs written by coaches, players and sports figures from nearly every sector of the sports industry. I have also been a fan of Ray Lewis since he played college ball with the University of Miami (even though I ALWAYS rooted again them when they battled my beloved Florida State Seminoles). I've followed his illustrious professional career for 17 years and I've watched him grow and mature into a renowned leader who became the FACE of the Baltimore Ravens organization, on and off the field. The struggles he endured and overcame during his life; the up and downs of his football career; the problems he encountered in life itself but fought back and persevered, they are all detailed in his memoir. These stories along with others are enough to convince anyone to continue through life's adversities. Just as the icon himself, this book, I FEEL LIKE GOING ON, will inspire you to keep on keeping on! It will encourage you to NEVER give up; regardless of the circumstances. I absolutely LOVED this book!Thank you so much Ray Lewis for sharing your story with the world. God bless you and CONTINUE to follow God's plan for your life :)

I got a great deal on this book! It was in great shape and was a good read

Great book on a great Lb to ever play

Just finished this book four minutes ago and as I always do, I'd like to thank Open Books for delivering this book to me.Okay, I've always been a fan of Ray Lewis and I knew that I was going to enjoy this book. Lewis is a candid and straight-shooter type of guy and he gave you that in this book.People think superstars don't hurt, that they don't bleed, or that they are soooooooooooo different from the general public. But guess what? Aint none of that true.In 2000 this what Ray had to go suffer through: The Atlanta debacle (I remember the week it happened; there was so much media attention on Ray that it rivaled the attention that Super Bowl XXXIV got that week); them brute/rogue street and jail cops who violated Ray's civil rights; and of course those racist and coward Pittsburgh Steelers fans at that September 3, 2000 game versus the Ravens.Those ordeals would have SERIOUSLY damaged mentally and physically any man. Yes, those tribulations of 2000 hurt him, but they also served as fuel for his development as a man and as a star inside linebacker for the Ravens.Then of course earlier in the book, he described as a child how he and his mother were beaten by various men that she allowed into their lives as her boyfriends. That chapter really got to me.It's like every stage of his life (adolescent, young man, and then as a grown-ass man) he went through some harrowing s***, but he found ways to get through them and move on with his life. If you don't get something out of this book to help you in your development as a person, then something is SERIOUSLY wrong with you.

Honestly, I have never purchased a celebrity memoir, however I did in this case because Ray Lewis is not just my favorite athlete but just all around inspiration. I wanted to support his and Daniel Paisner's work. I decided to just read the first few pages but realized I couldn't stop because his story is so much like my own. Except I didn't turn out to be a star athlete, you see as a female who is not athletic in the slightest, I had to choose a different outlet that I am still tunneling through. Reading this book has actually given me renewed strength to keep going on. I have never read of so much strength, passion, and faith bottled up inside of one person before and that is what is truly inspiring.My heart breaks because so many people that can benefit from this inspiration choose to only be negative. It took a lot of courage on behalf of not only Mr. Lewis but his family as well to share such personal details in order to uplift others. Thank you!

Ray Lewis bares his soul, speaking about his youth and growing up in the ghetto. For any young man, wishing to get in shape to play sports, Ray has a special and simple secret his used - all of his adult life. Also, for a young aspiring athlete, there are many lessons, from Ray's life, that you can LEARN from and do better. He was very brave in telling his story - in detail. Bless him.

Only really enjoyed a few chapters, his childhood which is the beginning of the book is pretty motivating to read. To see someone go through so much and become an icon is special. Had me yawning during a few chapters in high school and college but besides that above average read for a sports fan.

This was a gift for my son. He’s a huge fan. Great book.

Ray Lewis gilt als einer der besten Footballspieler aller Zeiten. Nachdem er auf dem Platz bereits gezeigt hat was er zu leisten im Stande ist, liefert er auch an der literarischen Front (zusammen mit Daniel Paisner) ein durchaus interessantes Werk ab.Das Buch folgt Ray Lewis dabei chronologisch durch seine verschiedensten Lebensabschnitte und bringt dem Leser die Motivationen Lewis' näher. Ray Lewis beschreibt, wie er unter sehr widrigen Umständen in einer recht schlechten Gegend aufwächst. Doch das beeindruckende ist, dass er nicht trotz dieser Umstände zu einem erfolgreichen Footballer wurde, sondern durch diese Umstände. Es wird immer wieder beschrieben wie Ray Lewis Kraft und Motivation aus jeglichen Hindernissen zieht, die ihm in den Weg gestellt werden. Besonders diese Sichtweise und Fähigkeit sich selbst zu motivieren machen das Buch sehr lesenswert, da hier sicherlich jeder von Ray Lewis lernen kann, der nicht umsonst als grandioser Motivator gilt.Neben den Widrigkeiten die Lewis überwinden musste, bzw. für seine Motivation zu nutzen wusste, werden alle wichtigen Karrierepunkte von Nummer 52 abgegangen: Seine Highschool Zeit als Footballer und Wrestler, seine Zeit am College (wo er zusammen mit The Rock, Warren Sapp und einem Sohn von Bob Marley spielte), sein Draft in die NFL, sein erster Superbowl und sein Rücktritt nach dem zweiten Superbowl. Immer wieder stößt man dabei auf interessante Anekdoten und eingestreute Weisheiten.Einen recht großen Abschnitt des Buches nimmt der Teil ein, in dem Lewis beschreibt wie er eines doppelten Mordes beschuldigt wurde und welche unmenschliche Behandlung er in der Untersuchungshaft über sich ergehen lassen musste. Diese Beschreibungen führen dem Leser vor Augen unter welchem Rassismus selbst eine berühmte Persönlichkeit wie Ray Lewis zu leiden hat.Alles in allem eine gelungene Biographie eines sehr interessanten Mannes, die trotz einiger erzählerischer Schwächen sehr lesenswert und vor allem inspirierend ist.

Esattamente quello che pensavo di avere e molto di più, un libro che mi ha mosso e fatto riflettere, Immancabile per i fan di Ray

Ray's story is one of struggle, determination, focus and God. The book takes you through his early formative years, trying to support his mother as best a kid can do, all the way to his draft into the NFL and the associated highs and lows of the game and life.What you get from this book is a sense that Ray is grounded in the moment. He doesn't give the impression of a guy chasing the money, fame or big houses and cars (and first sight it's easy to assume he's a typical flash sports star). He was very focussed on the game of American Football, only trying to win his battle with the opposition each week.What really shines through in the book is a sense of belief in his leadership, in his ability to get out there and perform, to lead people in all aspects of life. It's not that he talks a big game, it's that he played one - he was no shrinking violet.

Was a gift for my 12 year old grandson, he is a Baltimore Ravens fan with a special affinity for Ray Lewis. He loves the book and has already read it several times!