A skinny kid from the Jamaican parish of Trelawny, Usain Bolt's lifechanged in August 2008 when the Olympic men's 100-meter starterpistol was followed just 9.69 seconds later by his streak acrossthe finish line and the first of his three gold medals was placedaround his neck. In this illustrated celebration of his influences,background, and career trajectory, Bolt shares his story of growingup playing cricket and soccer, and discovering that he could runfast—very fast. He shares stories of his family, friends, and the laidbackJamaican culture, and reveals what makes him tick, wherehe gets his motivation, and where he takes his inspiration. He tellsof the dedication and sacrifices required to get to the top, and alsodiscusses fast food, partying, music, fast cars, and that signaturelightning bolt pose.