Rolaboi - Renegade Skater | 
 enlarge | Author: Jayson Sutcliffe
Publisher: Zeus Publications
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1757879
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 316
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1921005017
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9781921005015
ASIN: 1921005017
Publication Date: November 30, 2004
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Book Description
From finding a pair of rusty roller skates in a garage, Jayson Sutcliffe went on to become three times world champion in his sport, amassing twelve world top 3 rankings, overcoming trial and hardship, bias and abuse and the untimely death of his beloved brother. After twenty years of suffering, Sutcliffe has chosen to tell of the childhood abuse that ultimately changed his life forever. In an effort to bring closure to what he describes as - `memories from hell', the pain and suffering he endured throughout will shock all his readers in a revealing chapter of unbelievable events. In a world outside of the suffering, Jayson was the first artistic roller skater from Australia to win an individual medal at a Word Championship and went on to make history by becoming the first skater ever to win a world title on both roller and In line skates for figure skating.
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A Champion in Life June 15, 2007
Roller skating fans and competitors will enjoy and relate with much of Jason's financial and physical struggles as well as well as sacrifice of what most would call a normal life. However, maybe it wasn't so much of a sacrifice for him when he has such an addiction; his all consuming love of the sport to willingly let go of other desires for the time being. For readers who have no idea about roller sports, here is a story of someone who found his passion early in life, grabbed onto it with both hands and was lucky enough to have parents willing to scrape enough money together to let him try...and succeed.
But giving up a "normal life" does not protect Jayson from the hard knocks that taught and molded him into what he is; a person with depth and understanding of things many may never get to learn: here's what it takes to be a champion in a sport and in life.
Understanding achieved.............. November 10, 2006
An enlightening read - Jayson was an enigma to me, who, from a distance, has influenced my roller-skating daughter for quite some years in much the same way as Jayson talks of the respect, admiration, affection, and impact that many others have had in his life.
Jayson probably has little idea that he has been watched and emulated from afar for so long......
I wanted to know more..... to ensure Jayson is a worthy role model. Jayson writes in a down to earth, yet colourful style, clearly defining events, also his thoughts and opinions. The love within Jayson's immediate family and the extended family he has grown in the skating fraternity is clear.
I found myself touched and warmed by Jayson's honesty. There was much gratification in reading of someone else's experiences with sport officials and finding they were the same as mine (reitererated in 2006 movie "Stick It"). My hope is that Jayson's story will touch enough people to stir change that brings roller sports into the 21st century.
Good on you Jayson! Please carry on sharing your passion for people, skating, drama, design, flamboyance with all you can.
 Skating Star Shares All! March 23, 2006
Sutcliffe's story explores competitive roller skating at the highest levels. Well written and fun to read! Pick this up if you're a fan of roller sports or just want read about this renegade guy from the land of Oz.
Skating Legend! Fantastic read! February 16, 2006
I promise you once you pick this book up you will not put it down! It tells a story of a wonderful man who has a passion for skating..a sport he loves and through courage and determination and what life has in his path he skates to the top!
Truly inspiring book for anyone who has a dream!
One of the most honest books you'll ever read. April 12, 2005
Jayson gives an open, honest and heartwarming look into the up and downs that have been his personal and skating life. I found it inspiring. He gets back up every time he's knocked down and inspires courage to do the same. If you ever have been at a crossroads in life you will relate to his story.
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