The reigning Olympic decathlon champion, Bryan Clay, has released an autobiography in the run-up to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games to be held in London, England.
Clay is quite honest in the difficulties he experienced in his early life: his parents' divorce, a physical altercation with his stepfather (whom he now has a solid relationship with), his alcohol abuse, his partying lifestyle.
The book goes to great lengths to recognize the people who have positively impacted Clay. The list of positive influences includes his mother who consistently prayed for him, a childhood teacher, his high school coach, his collegiate coaches at Azusa Pacific (who remain his coaches today).
But Clay's story is one of redemption. Upon meeting his now wife, he was encouraged to make a significant life change. But it was only when Clay gave his life to Christ that he was truly released from the life of rebellion he had been living.
While there is ample material chronicling Clay's decathlon exploits and track meet history (including a chapter about the 2008 Olympic Game experience), it's obvious that Clay wants to use this book to encourage men to be better husbands and fathers.
Clay's openness and honesty make this a good read. I'll be rooting for Clay in this summer's Olympic Games.
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