The Bottom Line
This compassionate autobiography by Australian roller figure skating champion, Jayson Sutcliffe, is written in a way that lets the reader live the story through his words. It opens up his private door to provide insight into the world of competitive roller skating as seen through the eyes of this young man as he struggles to find himself in other aspects of life through his sport. The door this book opens is one that most skaters in any discipline would enjoy peeking through.
Pros
- An informative and enlightening exploration of roller figure sports
- Well written and engaging
- Motivational and inspiring
- Photo essays help define the sport and the man
Cons
- Not suitable for young readers
- Hardcover not available
- Hard to find offline in the United States
Description
- Published by Zeus Publications 2004
- Non-fiction autobigraphical novel
- Some names have been changed to protect privacy
- Not recommended for children
Guide Review - Rolaboi - Renegade Skater
It all started with his discovery of a pair of old roller skates in a garage. And now Jayson Sutcliffe has experienced more than two decades of living a life immersed in roller sports and dealing with other life-changing and challenging events. Jayson went on to earn four World Championship titles, fifteen placements in the top three at World Championships, nineteen Australian National titles and one German Cup title. In fact, he was the first artistic roller skater from Australia to win any individual medal at a World Championship, and he made history by becoming the first skater to win World titles in both quad roller and inline roller figure skating events.
