Doing Rocky Proud
Follows the manuscript’s long road to publication, Jacqueline’s support, and the practical difficulties of producing the first edition.
Read the archived article ↗NEWS REPORTS, REVIEWS & PRESSThe story
The story
in the news.
Resources for journalists, reviewers, interviewers and documentary producers.
Gerald Chuah
Malaysian journalist and author. Formerly with the New Straits Times and Malay Mail, Gerald has spent a career telling other people’s stories. His two-book project revisits the Rocky-inspired dream that led to Jacqueline Stallone launching his original book in 2007.
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Book summaries and covers are on the individual book pages. Approved high-resolution photographs, review copies and archival access can be requested from Gerald.
Downloadable press kit: in preparation.
From the newspaper archive
Historical third-party coverage. Reuse permission remains to be confirmed.
Historical third-party coverage. Reuse permission remains to be confirmed.
The Last Lesson
from Jacqueline Stallone.
A personal interview at the Concorde Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, before the 2007 launch.
Read the interview excerpt ↗My Rocky Story.
The press release.
The Malaysian writer whose Rocky book was launched by Sylvester Stallone's mother returns with a memoir in Rocky's 50th year
Read the full announcement, both book synopses, what is new in the companion edition, the author biography and media contact details.
Read the full press release ↗Private review copy. Release date and phone number remain to be confirmed.
News reports.
Reviews. A journey in print.
Explore the original book’s coverage across newspapers, a news agency, literary blogs and reader communities.
These summaries link to the articles preserved on Gerald’s news blog. Dates identify the original report where stated; a blog upload date is not treated as the publication date. Historical reports may contain details or plans that later changed.
Rocky Inspirations
Reports from the launch and explains how Stallone’s films inspired the book’s reflections on perseverance.
Read the archived article ↗And Now for Something Completely Different
Considers the book’s unusual blend of reporting, film appreciation and personal philosophy, alongside its limited print run and price.
Read the archived article ↗Local Lit
Introduces the book’s motivational approach and its combination of film dialogue, interview material and life lessons.
Read the archived article ↗Bukti Gerald
Reflects on Gerald’s determination and the connections that brought Jacqueline Stallone to Kuala Lumpur. The archive includes an English translation.
Read the archived article ↗Gerald Chuah’s Admiration for Sylvester Stallone
Explores Gerald’s background, inspiration, research and correspondence with Jacqueline, and distinguishes the book from a Stallone autobiography.
Read the archived article ↗Gerald Chuah, Dua Dekad Mengejar Mimpi
The Malay-language report follows nearly two decades of writing, renewed determination and the eventual book launch.
Read the archived article ↗Jacqueline Stallone at the Book Launch
A report from the launch, accompanied in the archive by a separate conversation with Jacqueline about her life and family.
Read the archived article ↗In the Eye of the Tiger — A Review
A colleague recalls Gerald’s doubts, decision to self-publish, manuscript revisions and the commitment behind the finished book. Original date is unclear in the repost.
Read the archived article ↗One Man’s Passion
A former colleague reflects on Gerald turning his enthusiasm for Stallone into a sustained writing and publishing project.
Read the archived article ↗Eight Pages of Booknews!
Discusses the expanded Readsmonthly supplement and its feature on Gerald, alongside the issue’s other books and reviews.
Read the archived article ↗Inspiration: Going the Distance with Rocky
Considers the book as an example of finding motivation in unexpected places. Original publication date is not specified.
Read the archived article ↗Down and Out for 20 Years — But Goes the Distance to Live Dream
Recounts the publishing journey through a personal-development lens, including Jacqueline’s visit and interest from motivational speakers.
Read the archived article ↗A Reader’s Review of In the Eye of the Tiger
Discusses readability, film-based lessons and biographical detail, while warning readers that the book reveals movie plots.
Read the archived article ↗Gerald Stallone
The author of The Twisted Stethoscope recalls being interviewed by Gerald and learning about his book and publishing ambitions.
Read the archived article ↗Sylvester Stallone: Films
The archived search aggregation includes a reference to Gerald’s book and a link to launch footage. It is a listing, rather than a review.
Read the archived article ↗The author’s
own record.
Michael Wiese’s response
Gerald’s account and discussion transcript of a publisher’s response to the book. Historical interest is not presented as a completed publishing deal.
Open the archive ↗Richard Linning’s testimonial
An archival appreciation of the book’s approach to persistence and earning progress.
Open the archive ↗Original testimonial collection
The archive’s comments attributed to Jacqueline Stallone, Robert Pante, Robert G. Allen and Jack Canfield.
Open the archive ↗Original launch announcement
Gerald’s historical launch material, dated 22 January 2007 in its text.
Open the archive ↗Original press release
The first edition’s press materials, preserved as historical author-issued publicity.
Open the archive ↗Going the Distance with Rocky
Gerald’s bylined Malay Mail account, dated 3 February 1997 in the archive, of delivering his manuscript to Stallone.
Read the full article ↗“Yo, I Made It!”
Gerald’s later personal retelling of the meeting, published on the blog in August 2023.
Open the archive ↗The book’s trail
across the web.
Contemporary reporting and community mentions of the original book, with links to the publishers’ own pages.
Launch report and Jacqueline Stallone interview
Reports on the original book launch, Gerald’s inspiration and Jacqueline’s appearance alongside Dr Stephen M. Levine.
Read the original source ↗In the Eye of the Tiger
The Stallone fan-site archive features a drawing Gerald submitted from the book and introduces it to the fan community.
Read the original source ↗Happy Third Birthday, Readings!
A literary-event account records Gerald reading from his book. The wider post and discussion contain both encouragement and criticism; this is an event record, not an unqualified endorsement.
Read the original source ↗Tertinggal Kapal Angkasa
A Malay-language account of a literary gathering mentions Gerald and his book about Sylvester Stallone.
Read the original source ↗Historical coverage reflects the original publication and the reporting of its time. These links do not imply endorsement of the 2026 editions.
The people the book met.
Explore the photo gallery ↗Archive reuse notes
Separate reuse clearance remains to be confirmed for Gerald’s 1997 Malay Mail article, the New Straits Times and The Star clippings, and the archival testimonials. Their appearance in this archive does not grant permission to republish them. Contact Gerald about the material you wish to use.