The Launch that Was

• by admin on October 22nd, 2010

Last night, along with sponsors Digicel Jamaica and Capital and Credit Financial Group, we celebrated the publication of  Usain Bolt’s illustrated biography My Story 9.58: Being the World’s Fastest Man. It was a great affair with suprise guests, entertainers Shaggy and Wyclef Jean. The short programme was steered by Carole Beckford, Bolt’s publicist and included presentations by Norman Peart, Bolt’s Manager; Christine Randle, MD of Ian Randle Publishers,the local Publishers; Harry Smith of Digicel Jamaica who have been Bolt’s local sponsor since 2003/2004; and Michelle Wilson Reynolds of  Capital and Credit Financial Group.

The programme was interspersed with short readings from the book as well as a few video clips ending, naturally, with Usain Bolt’s magnificent 9.58 run “shattering”  his own record.

Along with representatives from the Government, a good contingent of persons from the sporting fraternity were present along with a large contingent from Bolt’s home parish Trelawny, including his Teachers and Mentors from his very early years.  Of course, the Bolt family was out in full force reinforcing Usain’s message in his book that he has always had his family around him for suport. The ever-shy but ever-smiling Coach Glen Mills was also there to celebrate.

My Story 9.58, chronicles the journey Usain Bolt took to become the fastest man on earth. The disappointments and the triumphs are all shared with honesty and sincerity and are backed up by testimonials from all the poeple in his life who helped to become the man he is today. Beautifully enhanced  with lots of photographs, this book is an inspirational read for the young and the young at heart.    

Our author graciously took photographs with family, friends and fans and stayed on hand for quite a while autographing copies of his book.

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