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Inner Vision: The Story of the World's Greatest Blind Athlete

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For the last year of my life I have been wallowing in the depths of "I'm 40 years old and washed up". I was exhausted, stressed out, feeling useless and left-out/left-behind, and had given up on life. Apparently it was only I that gave up...God didn't. I met Craig only a few short weeks ago through a mutual friend and one of the first things I did was read his book. I just couldn't believe that we were the same age! Since then, we've become friends and I spend lots of time with him and his beautiful wife Patti and the children. The book is truly him and I'm encouraged to know that he's as real in person as he is in written words. It will be fascinating to watch this man over the next 40 years...if he can do so much as a young man, one can only wonder what he can accomplish as a mature man. I, for one, will be following him closely...for a blind man, he's incredible. But he has something called "Inner Vision" to share with us all and it's this inner-vision that you discover in his life story presented in the book. He's a true tower of inspiration! Read his book and you'll see! Do a search on the net too....Craig MacFarlane is a name that is known world-wide!

There is such a huge difference between motivational and inspirational books. Craig's is truly inspirational. I have the honor of knowing Craig, and working with him on several occassions. His book is truly a great story that is also easy to read. I recommend it highly

This is one of the most amazing person I know. I am in the Air Force and recently met him at a professional Military Education course on Dec. 5, 2001. He has accomplished so much and is so successful because of his personality. He gives credit to his parents for his determination and will. He is so inspirational, that it makes him one of the best motivational speakers around. His life story alone is a good reason to buy this book. One thing that you people must understand is that this guy has everything.....he is very successful with two degrees. He is world known! he could easily just sit home and relax and just spend the day with no fear..but he doesn't. He would rather travel the world and share his story and give motivational speeches because that is his way of giving back to the community...or the world. The only thing he doesn't have is his eyesight. What makes him special and I will always remember what he said to my class when asked if he would dissappointed if he ever got his eyesight restored because things would maybe not seem the way he imagined them, He said,"No, because one of the good things aboyut being blind is that you don't see race, color of someones skin, or anything of the sort. I get to know the person and only the person. I do not know racism, or prejudice. That would probably be the only thing that would disappoint me. The way people judge by the outside first...and that is not possible for me." Take those words and use them. Apply them to your everyday life. Oh and to let you know....he has hit a hole in one on the golf course. I saw it on video. He can do anything!

I'm am only 14 years old and i was very inspired by this book. Not only is Craig a good role model for teens but a great person. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he came to our school a few years back. I realize an average person never reads but if you ever need encouragment i would go to this book. Craig teaches you to never let someone let you down and whatever you do is worth doing well. After reading this book i realized how hard it was to have a disablity and i never realized it until now. I guess i was too immuture to realize when you call someone a name it just puts them down even more they can't help they have a disablity and by reading this book it helped me to understand this.

Do you want to be inspired and driven?This has it all.Ups and downs,just like reality,not ficticious.I should know,I'm his first cousin.This book is just the tip of the iceberg.If you don't get a chance to read it,then at least try and meet him.He travels extensively throughout the U.S.A and Canada speaking to schools,pro teams and huge corporations.Don't miss it or him.

craig is my uncle and his book is extremely good! people are always criticizing him for something or another but i think you people are just jelous that he has found great success in never giving up. I have been around him my whole life and found him to be more of a father figure to me than my own dad and that means a lot to me. if you would like to hear an amazing story about the worlds greatest blind athlete read this book

yes this book is insiring and uplifting but I can't help but notice the arrogance of this man. When did he go back and help or thank the people who have been of assistance to him??? Without others help would he be where he is now?! Yes read and enjoy this book but remember how important it is to show appreciation for those who give you assistance along the road of life!!!

Inspirational? Yes. Encouraging? Yes. Will young readers benefit from reading this book? Well, Maybe. My problem with the book, which young people will hopefully overlook, is the message that as long as you are pursuing your goals and doing what you want to do, no one else really matters. . .even your own family. In the book, Mr. MacFarlane raves and raves and dedicates many pages to his young son, "his best friend", Dalton. His daughter, who lives with Dalton's mother (Craig's x-wife), is mentioned once. I was reading the story and found it difficult to be encouraged by this man when all I could think about was: "What if that was my Dad? What if I was reading this book and hearing my Father sing my older brothers praises, and my name was mentioned once - almost customarily." Mr. MacFarlane's personal relationships are certainly not the issue here, nor are they neccessarily any of our business. As a parent however, I am concerned that a book which, will no doubt be read by many young people, is sending the message that parenthood is whatever and however you want it to be. That it's okay to have 2 children and cherish and love one, and treat the other as if they do not exsist. I came away from the book feeling that, although Mr. MacFarlane truly has a triumphant spirit and is a great athlete, he seems extremely self-absorbed, arrogant, and almost cocky. In todays society, where it's almost rare when a young father handles his responsibilities selflessly, and without question, the last thing we need is to send a message that selective parenthood is okay.