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6 Minutes Wrestling with Life

Author : JohnA Passaro
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781364328481
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book 6 Minutes Wrestling with Life written by JohnA Passaro and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to laugh, cry, smile and think.Twenty-six years ago, my goal and mission in life was to win a New York State Wrestling Championship.I committed myself to a lifestyle and made the sacrifices.I put in the time. I had the hunger, the desire, and the determination, but I came up short.For many years, after I graduated it seemed like I got nothing out of my six years of total dedication to the sport. That the trade-off of what I gave and what I got in return to this sport was way out of whack.I hated wrestling for it.To put every ounce of your soul into something and to get nothing out of it in return was beyond my comprehension and I just could not justify it in my head.Until I had adversity in my life.And slowly but surely, I started realizing how much the sport of wrestling has given back to me.Much more than I ever knew.Dan Gable famously said, "Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easier."I would take it one step further and say, "Because I've wrestled, some things in life are possible." "6 Minutes Wrestling with Life" is much more than a wrestling book.It is a book on life, love, loss and belief.They don't call it the greatest sport on earth for no reason. It just took me 26 years to understand why.Get ready to laugh, cry, smile and think...Truly Inspirational.You will never look at life the same way again.Every Breath Is Gold Trilogy 6 Minutes Wrestling with Life - Book 1Again - Book 2Your Soul Knows - Book 3

6 Minutes Wrestling with Life

Author : JohnA Passaro
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781511678315
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (783 download)

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Download or read book 6 Minutes Wrestling with Life written by JohnA Passaro and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting, emotional story of one wrestling family's refusal to give up, to be able to endure tremendous emotional pain, and to keep moving forward toward achieving their ultimate goal: to care for and to cure their daughter Jessica, who as a normal 18-year-old college student, has suddenly been placed in a medically induced coma, and to continue to live and love life.

6 Minutes Wrestling With Life

Author : John Passaro
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781482728330
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book 6 Minutes Wrestling With Life written by John Passaro and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have never read such an inspirational book in my life. Robin (Top 500 Reviewer)This book has changed the way I look at life.ChristineThis book is nothing short of incredible. It will make you laugh, cry, scream, smile and think. It will make you think differently than you have ever thought before.SteveNothing short of brilliant.JoanneMuch more than a wrestling book. It is a book about life, dedication and belief.MattIt is about truth, hard work, family, commitment, humility, perseverance and everything in between. TomBuckle your seatbelt for an absolute emotional roller coaster ride.Pete If this book doesn't have you reevaluating your priorities, resiliency and commitment to your family, then check your pulse.PaulSimply the best book that I have ever read. It will inspire every person who reads it to dig deep for their greatness. CarlaIt is about living life with exceptional purpose and infinite possibility.PrestonAuthor JohnA Passaro will teach you, show you, beg you and ultimately force you to look at life from a new perspective.SteveHad me laughing one minute, and in tears the next.KerriIt makes you want to be a better person.ChrisJohn P, you are the real life John Q. I am forever touched by this book. NicoleThis book was a phenomenal read with a great message...Encouraging, uplifting and inspiring.BrandonIt is a quick read, but make sure to block out 3 hours or so because you won't be able to stop reading it.MattEach chapter is better and better, you can't put it down.Sadness, strength, desire, love, hope and the will to keep going...It has it all.Angela I have read it twice and intend to read it again.PeteI got a whole different perspective on life after reading this book.CaroleThis book is a "Manifesto on Life."JoeBeyond Inspiring.GinaI had so many feeling reading this book - it was incredible. Simply an amazing and inspirational read.MariaThis book is intense and hard to put down.VinceDThis book is an inspiration to anybody who has a family and would move heaven and earth to save them if they were in trouble.RalphInspired me to live every day.JasonJohnA has made me believe again.JulianneThis is the type of book that you want to give to others.RobinI do not believe that there is one person who wouldn't benefit from this book.Do yourself a favor and buy a copy for yourself and one for a friend.You will not regret it and your friend will love you for it.Dina*********An emotionally riveting story of one family's refusal to give up, to keep moving forward under tremendous emotional pain and astronomical odds.Twenty-six years ago, JohnA's goal and mission in life was to win a New York State Wrestling Championship. He committed himself to a lifestyle, made the sacrifices, put in the time, starved himself and even shaved his head; he had the hunger, the desire and the determination.But he came up short. For many years it seemed like he did not get a fair exchange for his total dedication to the sport. That the trade off of what he gave and what he got in return to the sport of wrestling was way out of whack. Until he had extreme adversity in his life.And slowly but surely, JohnA started to realize how much the sport of wrestling actually gave back to him. Much more than he ever knew.The sport of wrestling provided JohnA with a much greater reward than the one that he sought - To stand on a podium for a few seconds. It provided him with a way to live life.A belief system that he would use to help him win his ultimate battle. To save his daughter, his family and his love for life.

The Squared Circle

Author : David Shoemaker
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1592408818
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (924 download)

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Download or read book The Squared Circle written by David Shoemaker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breakthrough examination of the professional wrestling, its history, its fans, and its wider cultural impact The Squared Circle grows out of David Shoemaker’s writing for Deadspin, where he started the column “Dead Wrestler of the Week” (which boasts more than 1 million page views)—a feature on the many wrestling superstars who died too young because of the abuse they subject their bodies to—and his writing for Grantland, where he covers the pro wrestling world, and its place in the pop culture mainstream. Shoemaker’s sportswriting has since struck a nerve with generations of wrestling fans who—like him—grew up worshipping a sport often derided as “fake” in the wider culture. To them, these professional wrestling superstars are not just heroes but an emotional outlet and the lens through which they learned to see the world. Starting in the early 1900s and exploring the path of pro wrestling in America through the present day, The Squared Circle is the first book to acknowledge both the sport’s broader significance and wrestling fans’ keen intellect and sense of irony. Divided into eras, each section offers a snapshot of the wrestling world, profiles some of the period’s preeminent wrestlers, and the sport’s influence on our broader culture. Through the brawling, bombast, and bloodletting, Shoemaker argues that pro wrestling can teach us about the nature of performance, audience, and, yes, art. Full of unknown history, humor, and self-deprecating reminiscence—but also offering a compelling look at the sport’s rightful place in pop culture—The Squared Circle is the book that legions of wrestling fans have been waiting for. In it, Shoemaker teaches us to look past the spandex and body slams to see an art form that can explain the world.

Blood and Fire

Author : Brian R. Solomon
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1773058827
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Blood and Fire written by Brian R. Solomon and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The captivating story of how The Sheik captured the imagination of a generation, conquered the wrestling business, and lost it all in a blaze of flame and glory He was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. He was The Sheik: the mysterious and terrifying madman from Syria whose wanton destruction and mayhem are the stuff of wrestling legend. But what those legions of fans screaming for his head never knew was that The Sheik was really Eddie Farhat. From Lansing, Michigan, and the son of Arab immigrants, Farhat served his country proudly in World War II and was fulfilling the American dream through hard work and tireless dedication to his craft. And when he wasn’t screaming unintelligibly and attacking his enemies with sharp objects, he was busy being the owner and operator of World Wide Sports, one of the most successful wrestling companies in North America. This is Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik.

Mat Memories

Author : John “Alexander” Arezzi
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 177305693X
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Mat Memories written by John “Alexander” Arezzi and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man with three different names ties together the stars of professional wrestling, country music, and the New York Mets. John Arezzi was a lifelong Mets fan who dreamed of a job in baseball. In 1981, he took a job with the Mets Class A team in North Carolina. But Arezzi had another love: professional wrestling. He ran a fan club for the villainous “Classy” Freddie Blassie as a teenager, then progressed to wrestling photographer, and finally even stepped into the ring himself as John Anthony. Eventually he escaped to pursue a new life in altogether different world: country music. After adopting a new name, John Alexander, his many accomplishments include discovering both Patty Loveless and (decades later) Kelsea Ballerini. But wrestling is tough to shake … In the 1990s, Arezzi hosted the pioneering radio talk show Pro Wrestling Spotlight. He also ran the first major conventions, assembling a wrestling who’s who to meet with fans. He promoted shows, both at home and abroad, and was a key figure behind importing lucha libre into America. Mat Memories is Arezzi’s chance to hold the mic, and he holds nothing back — he names names and tells the untold behind-the-scenes stories: from the ring, the stage, and the diamond.

Hitman

Author : Bret Hart
Publisher : Vintage Canada
ISBN 13 : 0307371468
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Hitman written by Bret Hart and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his own words, Bret Hart’s honest, perceptive, startling account of his life in and out of the pro wrestling ring. The sixth-born son of the pro wrestling dynasty founded by Stu Hart and his elegant wife, Helen, Bret Hart is a Canadian icon. As a teenager, he could have been an amateur wrestling Olympic contender, but instead he turned to the family business, climbing into the ring for his dad’s western circuit, Stampede Wrestling. From his early twenties until he retired at 43, Hart kept an audio diary, recording stories of the wrestling life, the relentless travel, the practical jokes, the sex and drugs, and the real rivalries (as opposed to the staged ones). The result is an intimate, no-holds-barred account that will keep readers, not just wrestling fans, riveted. Hart achieved superstardom in pink tights, and won multiple wrestling belts in multiple territories, for both the WWF (now the WWE) and WCW. But he also paid the price in betrayals (most famously by Vince McMahon, a man he had served loyally); in tragic deaths, including the loss of his brother Owen, who died when a stunt went terribly wrong; and in his own massive stroke, most likely resulting from a concussion he received in the ring, and from which, with the spirit of a true champion, he has battled back. Widely considered by his peers as one of the business’s best technicians and workers, Hart describes pro wrestling as part dancing, part acting, and part dangerous physical pursuit. He is proud that in all his years in the ring he never seriously hurt a single wrestler, yet did his utmost to deliver to his fans an experience as credible as it was exciting. He also records the incredible toll the business takes on its workhorses: he estimates that twenty or more of the wrestlers he was regularly matched with have died young, weakened by their own coping mechanisms, namely drugs, alcohol, and steroids. That toll included his own brother-in-law, Davey Boy Smith. No one has ever written about wrestling like Bret Hart. No one has ever lived a life like Bret Hart’s. For as long as I can remember, my world was filled with liars and bullshitters, losers and pretenders, but I also saw the good side of pro wrestling. To me there is something bordering on beautiful about a brotherhood of big tough men who pretended to hurt one another for a living instead of actually doing it. Any idiot can hurt someone. —from Hitman

Your Soul Knows

Author : John A. Passaro
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781511540759
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Your Soul Knows written by John A. Passaro and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honest and Raw. I believe, every experience we go through in life is to prepare us for what is to come in our lives. To teach us the life lessons we need to know so we can be best prepared to handle our ultimate test, somewhere in the future. I believe, our lives are an accumulation of life lessons that can only be learned by personal experience, to be completely understood. Reading about a life lesson, or someone lecturing you about one, pales in comparison to feeling and experiencing that life lesson first hand. I truly believe that. I believe, the best way to teach someone something is to make that person believe they are learning something else.I believe the universe does that to us. It takes us on goals and missions in our lives that we believe are the most important things to us at the time. It does this to teach us lessons we need to experience and learn, so we can successfully execute them when our real mission in life finally confronts us. I believe, if you really listen, your soul will talk to you. ****** Excerpt from "Your Soul Knows" I know I should run. But I don''t. I rationalize to myself that I can''t. I can''t embarrass someone like that. I am trapped between shopping carts in a checkout line at the supermarket. All of my items I am purchasing on this day are on the conveyer belt, ready to be scanned and bagged by the cashier - the cashier who is using one hand to scan each item while her other hand is wiping her nose. I know I should run from this runny nose clerk, but I am trapped, I can''t go back, and I can''t go forward. Snot Lady is going to touch every one of the items I am purchasing today. For most, seeing a cashier wipe her nose a few times would definitely give one the koodies, but for me, it gives me the chills; a six-month hospital stay for Jess flashes through my mind. As my order approaches the cashier on the conveyor belt, the absolute worst possible thing happens. The cashier switches hands. The hand she was using to wipe her nose, she is now using to scan my groceries. I try not to be rude, but sometimes it is quite obvious I just up and leave at the first sign someone has a cold. I have to; a cold to Jess inevitably turns into pneumonia, which turns into a spin of the cylinder - playing Russian roulette with our lives. I don''t know what makes me stay online today. But whatever it is that causes me to stay, I stay. Even knowing it is a mistake. A rookie mistake. And I am not, by any means, a rookie at this. I know I should run from this runny nose, but I do not. "John, what are you doing? You can''t spray Lysol on the groceries!" BettyJane screams at me as she walks into the kitchen as I am trying to decontaminate what I just purchased from the supermarket. "BettyJane, I just made a rookie mistake. I allowed Snot Lady to check me out at the grocery store, I know I should have run, but I didn''t. If I can''t spray Lysol on all of this, then we need to throw it all away." "John, your NOT spraying Lysol on anything, and we are NOT throwing $400 worth of groceries away! Relax, you are probably exaggerating what you think you saw, Jess will be fine, she doesn''t eat this food anyway." "No, but we touch it when we eat it and then we will transfer it to her when we feed her." "We have been through so much and we have never once fought with each other. And now we''re going to fight about whether you should Lysol our food or not?" I stop; I let it go; I know she''s right. But I know that I, too, am right. ****** Every Breath Is Gold Series 6 Minutes Wrestling With Life - Book 1 Again - Book 2 Your Soul Knows - Book 3

Wrestling with the Devil

Author : Lex Luger
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414385714
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Wrestling with the Devil written by Lex Luger and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lex Luger, wrestling megasensation and three-time world heavyweight champion, ruled the ring for years as “The Total Package.” Whether he was making a dramatic entrance from a helicopter, defeating champ Hulk Hogan, or sculpting a near-perfect physique, Lex was on top of his game. Yet backstage, he was wrestling with addictions to sex, drugs, and alcohol—things he clung to even when his mistress died suddenly of a drug overdose and Lex went to jail. There, Lex faced the truth: he was losing the fight for his life. And still awaiting him was his most brutal opponent yet, when the wrestling champ found himself helplessly paralyzed from the neck down. In Wrestling with the Devil, Lex Luger reveals never-before-told stories from his career, his struggle with personal demons, and how, through unexpected faith, grace, and redemption, he overcame all odds to fight the only battle that really matters.

Wrestling Writing

Author : John A. Passaro
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781532783548
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book Wrestling Writing written by John A. Passaro and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest assets in my life, other than my family and friends has been the sport of wrestling. It has made me into the person I am today. A person who can handle whatever adversity life throws at me. The disciplines of wrestling are impactful on a young athlete's life. At first one wrestles to win championships. Then, after many years one realizes it wasn't the pursuit of championships what wrestling was all about - the sport of wrestling is about preparing one for life. I owe a great deal to this sport, that is why I write about it passionately. I have written about the sport in my memoirs, "6 Minutes Wrestling with Life," "Again," and "Your Soul Knows," and I continue to write about it in my blog www.johnpassaroblog.com This book is a compilation of all my writing on the sport. The book is designed to be read like each chapter is a short story, separate from one another. Chapters can be read in order or randomly, that is your preference. Some stories are excerpts from my blog, while others are from my memoirs. I felt it was necessary to compile all my writing of this great sport under one cover. The chapters that are excerpts of my other books have been slightly edited to preserve the integrity of the story they come from. I hope you enjoy reading Wrestling Writing, as much as I have enjoyed living it. JohnA

A Wrestling Life 2

Author : Dan Gable
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 1609384849
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book A Wrestling Life 2 written by Dan Gable and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When most people think of Dan Gable, they think of an almost mythic intensity toward wrestling. A Wrestling Life 2 explains what have come to be known as the Gable Trained principles that Gable follows to keep his life full of "wins," revelations about how to cultivate success at the highest levels, and the reasons behind these steps for living well. Gable brings together his thoughts about his words, actions, failures, and achievements, while telling countless engaging stories. Readers will learn about the start of his wrestling career in Waterloo, how he went from being an Iowa State wrestler to a University of Iowa coach, and about his international and Olympic wrestling and coaching.

Wrestling For Dummies

Author : Henry Cejudo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118117972
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Wrestling For Dummies written by Henry Cejudo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast and easy way to pin down the sport of wrestling Wrestling is a fast-paced sport with many technicalities, rules, and ways to score points—making it difficult for spectators to follow the score and understand whistles and restarts. In Wrestling For Dummies, author and 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo explains the scoring system and unique rules of wrestling to new competitors, confused parents, and fans of this ancient and captivating sport. Wrestling For Dummies also explains the rich history of the sport and covers the six styles of competitive wrestling and their distinction from the modern entertainment-based "pro wrestling." Covers Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling Plain-English explanations of wrestling rules Details the history of wrestling Whether you're just getting started as a wrestler or enjoy it as a spectator sport, Wresting For Dummies makes this sport accessible and easy to understand.

Andre the Giant

Author : Brian "Box" Brown
Publisher : First Second
ISBN 13 : 1466858788
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Andre the Giant written by Brian "Box" Brown and published by First Second. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andre Roussimoff is known as both the lovable giant in The Princess Bride and a heroic pro-wrestling figure. He was a normal guy who'd been dealt an extraordinary hand in life. At his peak, he weighed 500 pounds and stood nearly seven and a half feet tall. But the huge stature that made his fame also signed his death warrant. Box Brown brings his great talents as a cartoonist and biographer to this phenomenal new graphic novel. Drawing from historical records about Andre's life as well as a wealth of anecdotes from his colleagues in the wrestling world, including Hulk Hogan, and his film co-stars (Billy Crystal, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, etc), Brown has created in Andre the Giant, the first substantive biography of one of the twentieth century's most recognizable figures.

Wrestling with God

Author : Chad Bonham
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 9781589199354
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Wrestling with God written by Chad Bonham and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2001 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 20 million people watch wrestling on television each week . . . and they buy books by the millions.

The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling

Author : Aubrey Sitterson
Publisher : Ten Speed Graphic
ISBN 13 : 0399580506
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling written by Aubrey Sitterson and published by Ten Speed Graphic. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast Straight Shoot, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment. As a pop culture phenomenon, professional wrestling--with its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing suplexes and powerbombs in pursuit of championship gold--has conquered audiences in the United States and around the world. Now, writer/podcaster Aubrey Sitterson and illustrator Chris Moreno form a graphic novel tag team to present wrestling's complete illustrated history. Featuring legendary wrestlers like Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock, and modern-day favorites like John Cena, Kenny Omega, and Sasha Banks, the book covers wrestling's progress from the carnival days of the Gold Dust Trio to the dominance of the WWF/WWE to today's diverse independent wrestling scene, and it spotlights wrestling's reach into Mexico/Puerto Rico (lucha libre), the U.K. (all-in), and Japan (puroresu).

My Life Outside the Ring

Author : Hulk Hogan
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429987901
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book My Life Outside the Ring written by Hulk Hogan and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, burst onto the professional wrestling scene in the late seventies and went on to become a world wrestling champion many times over. From humble beginnings, this giant of a man escaped a pre-ordained life of dock and construction work in Port Tampa, Florida, to become one of the most recognizable celebrities on the planet. He did it through sheer will, grit, determination, and a drive to always go over the top and do more than what others thought possible. From the outside, his story was one of a charmed life—he was at the top of his career, had a wonderful and loving family, and a lifelong fan base who worshiped him. Of course he had his up and downs—including hints of steroid abuse and his falling out with WWE and Vince McMahon—but two years tested Hogan more than any other in his lifetime. In 2007, while riding the massive success of his VH1 reality show, Hogan Knows Best, his son Nick was involved in a tragic car accident that left his best friend in critical condition. Then Linda, his wife, left him after 23 years of marriage, his beloved daughter Brooke blamed him for the breakup, and his son went to jail. The tabloid media had a field day. When unflattering jailhouse conversations between him and his son were released to the press the tabloids were in a frenzy. The sudden turmoil and tragedy surrounding Hogan took its toll. He fell into a deep depression, seeing no way out, until one fateful phone call. In My Life Outside the Ring, Hogan will unabashedly recount these events, revealing how his newfound clarity steadied him during the most difficult match of his life—and how he emerged from the battle feeling stronger than ever before. I was right there leaning on the side of the car with my hands when I finally saw Nick—my only son—folded up like an accordion with his head down by the gas pedal. "Nick!" I yelled. I could see he was alive. He turned his head, he stuck his hand out, and gave me a thumbs-up. For a second I was relieved. Then the chaos set in. The noise of engines. Sirens. A saw. Para - medics pulling John from the passenger seat. So much blood. I can't even describe to you how panicked I was. The police and firefighters surrounding us seemed panicked, too. The firefighters started cutting the side of the car open to try to get Nick out, and I'm still standing right there when I hear my boy screaming, "No, no, no, stop! Stop! You're gonna cut my legs off. Dad! Just unbuckle the seatbelt. I can get out!" So I reach in and I push the button on his seat belt, and Nick just crawls right out. His wrist was broken. His ribs were cracked. None of that mattered. He was gonna be okay. But not John. John wasn't moving. —from MY LIFE OUTSIDE THE RING

The Way To Live

Author : George Hackenschmidt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781466466302
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (663 download)

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Download or read book The Way To Live written by George Hackenschmidt and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Some trainers recommend to their pupils for the training of all muscle groups one and the same (light) weight and believe they are able to obtain the same effect by frequent repetitions. My experience has taught me that this is wrong, for the muscles of men or animals who are distinguished for certain feats of endurance are by no means over-developed. A long-distance runner or long-distance cyclist always has comparatively thin legs, as have a racehorse, stag, or greyhound. Nature does not act without aim and purpose. Hence there is a great difference between feats of endurance and feats of strength. One must consider that, although it is quite possible to enlarge muscles by certain light, prolonged exercises, at the same time the development of the sinews may be neglected, and it is the sinews which transport the action of the muscles to the bone xframe. The sinews can only be exercised and strengthened by correspondingly heavy muscle work. Besides, to take a paradoxical example, it is quite impossible to improve strong muscle groups, as, for instance, the hip muscles, with light-weight exercises. A further illustration of the fallacy of attempting to develop the muscles by frequent repetitions with the same light exercises may be found in a comparison with any and every other form of athletics, in which a man would never think of merely repeating his training programme. In order to improve himself either in pace or distance, he must set himself a steady progression of arduous effort". - George Hackenschmidt This is an original version, restored and re-formatted edition of Hackenschmidt's 1908 classic. Visit our website and see our many books at PhysicalCultureBooks.com