I Feel Like Going on: Life, Game, and Glory Hardcover – 20 Oct. 2015

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.

Terrific read from an outstanding athlete. This books delves into and describes the motivation that took Lewis to the very pinnacle of his sport. The soon to be first ballot hall of famer shows us the adversity he faced, the struggles and the detours it took to get where he did in the sportSpoken from his personal point of view, this book is an easy read and very motivating for more than just those who love the game of footballVery hard to put down, very easy to remember, one of the best sporting books I've read, up there with Andre Agassi and Jonny Wilkinson in my top sports biographies

Absolutely loved this book, as a fan of the NFL I've always loved the NFL version we see of Ray Lewis but there was so much I didn't know about the legendary linebacker and some of the thugs he revealed were quite shocking for a person to go through. I would recommend it for fans of the NFL regardless of what team you support and anyone looking to learn of the sacrifices people make to make it in the game.

I've always been a fan of Ray Lewis, and this book was great at showing how he has often been the underdog throughout his career. I found it inspirational, particulalry Lewis' devout faith in God through the hardest times, and in a modern society where faith seems less important to young people. His desire to overcome injury to win his final Superbowl, often going through the pain barrier, was truly inspirational.

Greatness book, very inspiring. It’s a great read and although it does focus on Rays career in the NFL, you don’t need any knowledge of American Football to understand what Ray is saying. Would recommend to everyone.

Great book and insight to the future hall of famers road to glory.His honest and passion thoughts about the game are clear in this book.Throughout his life you can see the intensity was always there

Great book,inspiring and honest

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

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 :)

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!