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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not!
by Robert T. Kiyosaki Sharon L. LechterPersonal-finance author and lecturer Robert Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective through exposure to a pair of disparate influences: his own highly educated but fiscally unstable father, and the multimillionaire eighth-grade dropout father of his closest friend. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" (whose weekly paychecks, while respectable, were never quite sufficient to meet family needs) pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad" (that "the poor and the middle class work for money," but "the rich have money work for them"). Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, written with consultant and CPA Sharon L. Lechter, lays out his the philosophy behind his relationship with money. Based on the principle that income-generating assets always provide healthier bottom-line results than even the best of traditional jobs, it explains how those assets might be acquired so that the jobs can eventually be shed.
Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest In, That The Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
by Robert T. Kiyosaki Sharon L. Lechter'Rich Dad's Guide to Investing' follows the New York Times bestsellers 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' and 'Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant'. Most of us know that the best investments never make it to market. This book discusses what the rich invest in that the poor and middle class do not. What follows is an insider's look into the world of investing, how the rich find the best investments, and how you can too. Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter show... Rich Dad's basic rules of investing, How to reduce your investment risk, Rich Dad's 10 Investor Controls, How to convert your earned income into passive and portfolio income, How you can be the ultimate investor!
Rich Dad's OPM: Other People's Money
by Michael A. LechterAn internationally recognized expert in the field of intellectual property, Michael has been the architect of strategies for building business using both conventional sources of Other People's Money-as well as Other People's Resources. His experience in representing venture capitalists in evaluating potential investment companies and representing start-up and emerging businesses enables him to bring a unique perspective to the subject of building a business using Other People's Money.
Rich Dad's Who Took My Money?: Why Slow Investors Lose and Fast Money Wins! (Rich Dad Series)
by Robert T. Kiyosaki Sharon L. LechterFor the first time ever, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors reveal how to actually speed up and maximize the return on investments to achieve total financial independence. Most people think that simply getting a modest return on one's investments is going to take care of them forever, right through their golden years of retirement. But for lots of investors, waiting-and hoping-for a 10% return on their stocks, bonds, and mutual funds is turning out to be a long and perilous wait. In this startling new book, Robert Kiyosaki shows how one can velocitize their money in such a way that they can quickly achieve financial wealth with extraordinary returns and amazing growth. Sound too good to be true? It's not-and Kiyosaki and Lechter show how anyone can make the move right now.
Rich Forever: What They Didn’t Teach You about Money, Finance and Investments in School
by Bianca Miller-Cole Byron ColeWe all want financial freedom. But we also know just how much pressure the subject of money exerts on us, and many of us feel our personal finances are out of control. But that's not surprising - after all, no-one ever explained how to manage money properly - or if they did, we didn't listen.If a head-in-the-sand approach to personal finance ever worked, it doesn't now. Not only do we openly worry about the state of our finances and the cost of living, we increasingly yearn for the kind of financial independence which will enable us to do our own thing and live life to the full. This paradox is right at the heart of everything we do, and a solution is needed.This book will teach you everything you should have learned about money at school - but didn't. It will stop you waking in the middle of the night to check you have enough money for your home, your childcare, your summer holiday or your secret masterplan.And the process of learning how to embrace, not hide, from your financial responsibilities will release you from layers of anxiety, shame and confusion.You will learn how to be rich forever - rich in time, rich in freedom, rich in opportunity. It will revolutionise the way you think and feel about money and free you to grow!
Rich Forever: What They Didn’t Teach You about Money, Finance and Investments in School
by Bianca Miller-Cole Byron ColeDiscover what they should have taught you about money, finance and investment at schoolRemember when talking about money was taboo? Times have changed and in our times, with so many radical and disruptive changes to the economy, the role of the entrepreneur now embedded at the centre of so much societal and technological change, and digital currencies changing the way we think about exchange, money has become a vital, insistent of conversation for everyone. All of us acknowledge it matters desperately; yet so few of us really understand it.The press and social media are awash with rags to riches stories, stories of kitchen table businesses that become multi-million-pound enterprises. Stories of teenagers and young adults investing in digital currencies from their bedrooms. On the flip side of these aspirational stories there is the reality of the everyday person who simply wants to understand what to and what not to do with their money. Should they save or invest, if they invest - what in, if they save - what for? Should they buy a home or rent, should they live for the moment or live for retirement. How does having credit provide more credit and would insurance be the best bet if all falls around you and what the hell is APR anyway?Finance and money are topics we all wish we learnt at school but instead we find ourselves having to 'learn on the job', having to do deep investigations and 'trust' the advice from online experts. There must be a better way and a better place to go to for this insight and here we have it, courtesy of two authors who have known hardship and huge success - "What they should have taught you about money, finance and investment at school' to fill that void.(P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Rich Girl Nation: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures
by Katie Gatti TassinFrom the founder of Money with Katie, a leveled-up finance guide for ambitious women everywhere—and a rallying cry for a new money movementWomen experience money differently than men do. In the United States, women have only 55 cents for every dollar of wealth held by men, are more likely to end up in poverty following a divorce, and are less likely to retire with the resources they need. What can women do to build wealth and claim financial power in a system that wasn&’t designed for them?Katie Gatti Tassin, personal finance writer and host of the popular podcast The Money with Katie Show, has built an energized following of smart, ambitious women seeking a deeper understanding of the financial issues that affect them. In Rich Girl Nation, Tassin deconstructs the unique challenges women face on their journey to financial freedom, offering context and nuanced guidance on money matters including: • Performing a budgetary &“Hot Girl Detox&” • Proven salary negotiation strategies that effectively navigate gender bias • Investing frameworks that make you the leader of your financial life• How (and why) to create a prenup• Preparing and saving for childcare efficiently• Retiring independently (and in a tax-optimized way)Packed with scrupulous research and Tassin&’s trademark wit, Rich Girl Nation uncovers the real story behind our financial system and shows us exactly how to thrive within it while we fight for broader change. It&’s time for women to unite in unapologetic financial autonomy with the net worths to show for it—and to change the playing field not just for ourselves but for the next generation of Rich Girls, too.
Rich Girl, Broke Girl: Save Better, Invest Smarter, and Earn Financial Freedom
by Kelley KeehnThe bestselling author of Talk Money to Me teaches women how to feel confident about their money, save and spend wisely, and advocate for themselves.Do you want to know how to pay off that debt and start saving? Ready to negotiate a salary raise or better benefits? Do financial terms and options make your head spin? Here&’s the good news: we as women have more financial freedom and money now than ever before. Here&’s the bad news: when it comes to money, many women become paralyzed by financial management and sometimes even defer big decisions to other people, much to their detriment. What&’s the solution? Financial empowerment. In this handy guide, you will learn how to: -Discuss money with your partner -Determine realistic and attainable goals -Negotiate for the salaries and benefits you deserve -Splurge occasionally while still saving money -Understand financial risks and make good investments -Gain control of your financial destiny With years of experience as a personal finance educator, bestselling author Kelley Keehn will give you the tools you need to keep and grow your wealth, even if you don&’t have much to start from—yet. This unique book brings to life the most common financial conundrums women face, teaching you how to save, spend, invest, and plan for a strong financial future.
Rich Habits Rich Life: The Four Cornerstones of All Great Pursuits
by Randall BellWhat is a winning strategy? Why do some people, families, and organizations take a dive, some merely survive, while others thrive? What leads up to a disaster or collapse? Why do some squander success, while others continue to elevate? How do we build a solid foundation that assures solid authentic growth? Rich Habits Rich Life is the result of research that has spanned over 25 years at the intersection of sociology and economics, and specifically explores what behaviors result in disaster, recovery, and prosperity.
Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals
by Thomas C. CorleyThe Rich Habits are 10 principles created through years of researching the daily success habits of the author's wealthiest clients. These 10 simple principles miraculously transform every individual who comes into contact with them. By applying these principles, you are literally walking in the footsteps of the wealthy. In Rich Habits, Tom Corley provides a step-by-step financial success program that is concise, easy to understand, and even easier to apply regardless of your age, education, or income level. In these tough economic times, individuals are struggling financially and desperately looking for help in achieving financial success. All people seek prosperity for themselves and their families, and with Rich Habits, the secret to financial success possessed by only the wealthiest individuals will be revealed.
Rich Like Them: My Door-to-Door Search for the Secrets of Wealth in America's Richest Neighborhoods
by Ryan D'AgostinoRyan D'Agostino, former senior editor at Money, wanted to know how the wealthiest in America got that way. So he asked. Knocking on 500 doors in some of the most affluent zip codes in America, D'Agostino met with men and women who welcomed him in and shared their most difficult financial decisions, toughest setbacks, greatest strategies, most triumphant moments, and deepest insights. In RICH LIKE THEM, he weaves together what he learned and offers maxims for achieving wealth, such as "Never Let Pride Get in the Way of Profit," and "When you fail miserably, be thankful." Filled with inspiring stories and straight-up advice, RICH LIKE THEM is a lively and practical get-rich guide that any reader can follow.
Rich Minds, Rich Rewards
by Valorie BurtonA rich mind nourished with positive thoughts, learning, and encouragement can indeed reap rich rewards, writes dynamic author Valorie Burton as she offers 52 simple but powerful ways to enrich your everyday life and do those things that will bring you the rewards you so richly deserve, such as: • Count Your Blessings • Change Your Ways to Change Your Life • Create a Vision Statement • Mind Your Own Business • Create Your Own Opportunities • Listen to Your Inner Voice
Rich by Thirty: Your Guide to Financial Success
by Lesley-Anne ScorgieFinancial analyst Lesley-Anne Scorgie presents the ultimate guide for young people looking to boost their finances. Think you can’t be rich by thirty? Think again! The earlier you make savvy decisions with your finances, the more successful you can be because time is on your side. And you don’t need thousands of dollars or a hefty inheritance to get started. In fact, most young millionaires began by saving a few dollars each week — the cost of a bottle of water or a drop-in fitness class. As a financially savvy young person, you will have the ability to choose the direction of your future rather than having to accept what life throws your way — and that’s valuable because having choices will help you create a happy life. If you’re ready to reach your financial potential, without sacrificing the best of what life has to offer, Rich By Thirty will show you how. In it you’ll learn to: • Maximize the value of your education; • Live a frugal and fun life; • Become debt free fast; • Budget for the things you need and want; • Save and invest like an expert; • And choose a great career. Forget about being broke! This guide will help you grow your money and empower you to create an awesome, and affordable, future for yourself.
Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation: How to Harness the Power of Hypnosis to Ignite Effortless and Lasting Change
by Richard BandlerThis wonderful book is for anyone interested in making their life significantly better. It is a goldmine of insights and techniques from one of the greatest geniuses of personal change. As you use the techniques in this book, you will exponentially increase your ability to make dramatic life-enhancing differences. It is by far one of the most entertaining and professionally stimulating books I have read. It will change your life!"--Paul McKenna, Ph.D, author of I Can Make You Thin and host of The Learning Channel's I Can Make You More than thirty years ago, Richard Bandler set out to discover how some therapists managed to effect startling change with their clients, while others were arguing about theories as their face patients waited in vain for help. Now widely regarded as the world's greatest hypnotist, Richard Bandler observed and developed patterns which became the foundation of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), arguably one of the most profoundly effective approaches for self-development and change. Since coauthoring the internationally influential books, The Structure of Magic Volume 1, and Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton Erickson, M.D. Volume 1, Bandler has traveled the world, honing his skills and helping people solve problems and achieve goals when other "experts" have been unable to help. Richard Bandler's Guide to TRANCE-formation, he returns to his roots: hypnotic phenomena, trancework, and altered states to provide a highly compelling prescription for personal change. According to Bandler, "trance" is at the very foundation of human experience. People are not simply in or out of trance, but are moving from one trance to another. They have their work trances, their relationship trances, their driving trances, and their parenting trances. Some of these states are useful and appropriate; others are not. With his signature wit and contrarian approach to therapy, Bandler shows how anyone can reset or reprogram problem behaviors to desired alternatives, with lasting and life-altering results. Peppered with case studies and more than thirty exercises, Richard Bandler's Guide to TRANCE-formation, is an intriguing, engaging, and often amusing, read for anyone, whether they are new to NLP, want to further their NLP training, or simply want to make a positive difference in their own lives.
Richard Branson: In His Own Words (In Their Own Words)
by Danielle McLimoreA look into the mind of &“the world&’s consummate entrepreneur&” through his quotes on leadership, branding, innovation, social responsibility, and more (Huffington Post). Richard Branson, who has been called &“England&’s most outrageous billionaire,&” is also one of the world&’s most successful business leaders. Since the age of 16, when he founded Student magazine, Branson has been creating companies and finding innovative ways to grow them into the prodigious conglomerate known as the Virgin Group. At the age of 20, Branson founded a mail-order record retailer. Two years later he built a recording studio where the first artist signed to his Virgin label, Mike Oldfield, recorded the haunting soundtrack to The Exorcist. Decades later, industries as varied as entertainment (Virgin Music), retail (Virgin Megastores), transportation (Virgin Airlines), and telecommunications (Virgin Mobile) all bear Branson&’s business moniker. For the first time, the most thought-provoking, revealing, and inspiring quotes from Branson have been compiled in a single book. Updated and redesigned since its initial publication in 2013 as Virgin Rebel: Richard Branson in His Own Words, this new edition is a comprehensive guidebook to the inner workings of the Virgin Group chairman and founder. Hundreds of Branson&’s best quotes, comprising thoughts on business, music, entrepreneurship, politics, exploration, and life lessons, provide an intimate and direct look into the mind of this modern business icon. &“I have no secret. There are no rules to follow in business. I just work hard and, as I always have done, believe I can do it.&” —Screw It, Let&’s Do It, page 30
Richard Simmons' Never Give Up: Inspiration, Reflections, Stories of Hope
by Richard SimmonsNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Inspiring...just like Simmons himself, chatty and lively." - USA TodayThe well-known weight-loss guru presents forty inspiring stories of people he has helped slim down, learn to value themselves, and pursue healthy, fulfilling lives.
Richard Simmons' Never Give Up: Inspirations, Reflections, Stories of Hope
by Richard SimmonsRichard Simmons has helped countless people find the courage, support, and knowledge they need to surmount all the obstacles that keep them from losing weight and getting fit. Now America's celebrated and self-proclaimed "court jester of health" shares forty moving and inspiring stories of people he has helped. In Richard's own inimitable style, he tells you about: --Nancy, the bride whose attempts at dieting ruined her marriage and almost drove her to suicide--until she discovered the meaning of discipline and confidence and managed to drop 112 pounds! --Tommy, the boy who realized that his father's death was no reason for him to give up on his own life and well-being. --Donna, the wheelchair-bound woman with muscular dystrophy who found that she could exercise, lose weight, and feel better despite her physical limitations. These are but a few of the shining real-life examples of seriously overweight people who never thought they could bear the odds and slim down--until Richard gently taught them how to value themselves and how to fight for a healthy and fulfilling life. Their struggles, triumphs, and affirmations will touch your heart, motivate you in your own fight for fitness, and even help you face many of life's darker moments. The perfect gift for anyone who has ever faced the challenge of an eating disorder or weight loss, this book can show you, too, how to NEVER GIVE UP.
Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life
by William Green&“One of the best investing books ever written.&” —Charlie Munger From an award-winning financial journalist, a fresh and insightful book that draws on interviews with more than forty of the world&’s super-investors to demonstrate that the keys to building wealth also apply to everyday life.Billionaire investors. If we think of them, it&’s with a mixture of awe and suspicion. Clearly, they possess a kind of genius—the proverbial Midas Touch. But are the skills they possess transferable? And do they have anything to teach us besides making money. In Richer, Wiser, Happier, William Green draws on interviews that he&’s conducted over twenty-five years with many of the world&’s greatest investors. As he discovered, their talents extend well beyond the financial realm. The most successful investors are mavericks and iconoclasts who question conventional wisdom and profit vastly from their ability to think more rationally, rigorously, and objectively. They are master game players who consciously maximize their odds of long-term success in markets and life, while also minimizing any risk of catastrophe. They draw powerful insights from many different fields, are remarkably intuitive about trends, practice fanatical discipline, and have developed a high tolerance for pain. As Green explains, the best investors can teach us not only how to become rich, but how to improve the way we think, reach decisions, assess risk, avoid costly errors, build resilience, and turn uncertainty to our advantage. Green ushers us into the lives of more than forty super-investors, visiting them in their offices, homes, and even their places of worship—all to share what they have to teach us. From Sir John Templeton to Charlie Munger, Jack Bogle to Ed Thorp, Will Danoff to Mohnish Pabrai, Joel Greenblatt to Howard Marks, Green explains how they think and why they win. Profound, practical, and &“unexpectedly illuminating&” (Peter Diamandis), Richer, Wiser, Happier provides &“many nuggets of wisdom&” (The Washington Post) that will enrich you both financially and personally.
Riches
by J. F. RutherfordInformation which will enable every person to realize in fullness the greatest desire and fondest hopes of humankind.Joseph Franklin Rutherford (November 8, 1869 – January 8, 1942), also known as Judge Rutherford, was the second president of the incorporated Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. He played a primary role in the organization and doctrinal development of Jehovah’s Witnesses, which emerged from the Bible Student movement established by Charles Taze Russell.
Riches Within Your Reach!
by Robert CollierTrusted and beloved by readers everywhere for his prosperity classic The Secret of the Ages, Robert Collier takes the next step in Riches Within Your Reach! and explains how to harness mental visualization to achieve financial and professional success. "A definite purpose, held on to in the face of every discouragement and failure, in spite of all obstacles and opposition, will win no matter what the odds," wrote Robert Collier. And with faith in your own definite purpose, taught the self-help master, there is no limit to what you can accomplish. In every adversity, there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage, and in each defeat, there is a lesson in how to achieve victory next time. This is the message of Riches Within Your Reach! In 1947, Collier produced Riches Within Your Reach! to assemble his most talked-about works into one simple guide. It features: The God in You (1937); The Magic Word (1940); The Secret of Power (1945); and The Law of Higher Potential (1947). Together, these pioneering works reveal all facets of one powerful secret: Human beings, since the dawn of history, have used the applied principles of mental visualization to achieve their aims. Many of the world's most successful figures -from Napoleon Bonaparte to Benjamin Franklin to Andrew Carnegie-began their lives at a significant disadvantage, without the wealth or health that many of their peers enjoyed. Yet they were able to triumph and succeed in ways that their contemporaries weren't-by tapping into the infinite power of their own minds. Riches Within Your Reach! not only builds upon this teaching but illuminates Collier's most remarkable lesson ever: that each of us has an equal chance to harness the powers within ourselves to succeed, but first, we must learn how to focus our desires. .
Richie: A Father, His Son, and the Ultimate American Tragedy
by Thomas ThompsonThe “powerful and moving” true story of a Long Island family torn apart by drugs, violence, and the unbridgeable divide between generations (Kirkus Reviews). George Diener, World War II veteran and traveling salesman, and his wife, Carol, had old-fashioned values and ordinary aspirations: a home, a family, the pleasure of watching their two sons grow up. But in February 1972, an unthinkable tragedy occurred in the basement of their Nassau County residence, shattering their hopes and dreams forever. George and Carol doted on their shy eldest son, Richie. But at fifteen, the boy fell into a devastating downward spiral. He started smoking marijuana, shoplifting, and hanging out with drug dealers, and was soon arrested for assault and expelled from school. By the time his parents sought psychiatric counseling for their son, Richie was addicted to barbiturates and given to violent outbursts and threats. The boy George and Carol knew was long gone. Then, one winter evening, Richie came at his father with a steak knife and a suicidal cry of “Shoot!” Edgar Award–winning author Thomas Thompson delivers a “scary, harrowing” account of a turbulent era in American history when the gulf between young and old, bohemian and conservative, felt wider and more dangerous than ever before (The New York Times Book Review). A tragedy of Shakespearean proportions, the devastating account of George and Carol Diener’s nightmare was adapted into The Death of Richie, a television movie starring Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, and Robby Benson as Richie.
Ride Free: A Memoir
by Willie G. DavidsonWillie G. Davidson likes to say that he was born with gasoline in his veins and a crayon in each hand. A designer at heart, Davidson combined his passions for art and motorcycles to extend a multi-generational unbroken thread from Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company&’s birth in a wooden shed in the early twentieth century to today. The grandson of one of the company&’s founders and the son of one of its longtime presidents, Davidson created a series of iconic designs that defined Harley-Davidson &“factory custom&” bikes and cemented its standing as the premier motorcycle company in the world. Davidson was instrumental in saving the company from bankruptcy and then helping it explode into a global phenomenon. For more than five decades, Davidson was more than a namesake of the founders; he was the heart and soul of Harley-Davidson and a personal connection to millions of riders around the world who knew him simply as "Willie G." Throughout his life Davidson has embodied a close-to-the-customer relationship, by attending motorcycle rallies, rides, and races with his late wife, Nancy, the &“First Lady of Motorcycling,&” and son and daughter Bill and Karen Davidson who recently joined their famous parents by being inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and play key roles in the Motor Company today. In Ride Free, Davidson recounts his memories of family, relationships, and events that defined his extraordinary life and legacy of power, passion, and purpose. Davidson gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the planning, design, and conception of legendary bikes that inspired millions of riders over the past half-century; stories of his unforgettable rides around the world; the people he encountered while navigating thousands of miles on the roads; and the legacy that he and his family have created which will carry on the most famous name in motorcycles.
Ridiculous Faith: Experience the Power of an Absurdly, Unbelievably Good God
by Shelene BryanWhy do my most profound moments of faith vanish so quickly? What would your life be like if you could harness the rush of faith that appears in the most desperate moments? What if you could live your entire life with the kind of split-second, imminent-disaster faith that crying out to God brings? What if you could live a life of Ridiculous Faith?True faith is vital to a vibrant Christian life. Without it, it is impossible to please God. But are your moments of deepest, most essential faith doomed to dissipate as quickly as they materialize, leaving you powerless and ineffectual?Absolutely not. The truth is, you are not doomed to a lifetime of flickering faith.Join Shelene Bryan on a journey to uncover the ark-building, sea-parting, lion-taming, ridiculous faith that will leave you in awe of the Creator and all He has prepared for you. Are you ready to live an absurdly, unbelievably good life—a ridiculous life of ridiculous faith?
Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye, Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted
by Ruth ZukermanFrom the co-founder of Flywheel and SoulCycle comes Riding High, a story of perseverance and success.“Ruth Zukerman is an inspiration. She somehow had a keen sense that indoor cycling was going to be a huge trend and she wasted no time turning it into a lucrative business. I'm among the legions of Flywheel fans who make Ruth's class part of our regular routine. Her energy, enthusiasm and great playlist keeps us spinning and coming back for more." —KATIE COURICRuth Zukerman is the Queen of Spinning: she put the Soul in SoulCycle and the Fly in Flywheel.Recounting the pivotal moments that helped launch Zukerman as the breakout star of the boutique fitness world, Riding High is a reminder that the greatest success stories often start in the unlikeliest of places.Ruth Zukerman used her heartache–at the death of her father, the end of her marriage, and the dissolution of her first business partnership with SoulCycle, as the inspiration to reinvent herself. At 51, she co-founded a new business, the highly successful Flywheel, and built the life she’d always dreamed of. And she did it all while navigating through single motherhood and a business world that is often unkind to women, especially those who wear their hearts on their sleeves. Riding High is a prescriptive, warts-and-all journey through Ruth’s evolution, offering fresh, unexpected business and life lessons to help readers recognize their own potential and channel their passion into success. Part confidante, part mentor, Ruth pulls no punches and holds nothing back.
Riding Through The Storm: My Fight Back to Fitness on the Tour de France
by Geoff ThomasGeoff Thomas's heroic battle to overcome leukaemia, and then take on the toughest sporting challenge: to ride the Tour de FranceWhen Geoff Thomas struggled to play a friendly game of tennis while on holiday in Mallorca in May 2003, he thought little of it. Recently retired as a footballer, he believed it was a sign of ageing and perhaps a pulled muscle. But when the pain wouldn't go away, his wife Julie persuaded him to go to a doctor. He was diagnosed as having leukaemia.RIDING THROUGH THE STORM focuses on his journey round the Tour de France in the summer of 2005, riding the 2,240-mile course in the 21 days it takes Lance Armstrong and all the top cyclists, despite never having cycled much before. Despite the odds against him achieving it, he rode the course and raised nearly £200,000 for charity. As he rides, he looks back on his successful career as a footballer, and the bone-marrow transplant that saved his life. This is a powerful, moving and inspirational story of extraordinary achievement.