A Wrestling Life 2

A Wrestling Life 2
Author: Dan Gable
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1609384857
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When most people think of the celebrated greatness that is Coach Dan Gable, they think of an almost mythic intensity toward wrestling. Gable breathes and bleeds the sport, and faithfully applies lessons learned from both on and off the mat. Expanding upon Gable’s first collection of stories, A Wrestling Life 2 goes a little deeper into the mindset and life events that have shaped the man, the wrestler, and the coach. Through stories funny, heartfelt, intense, and always engaging, Gable shares more about the life he has lead and what can be learned from those experiences. He goes on to detail what have come to be known as the Gable Trained principles that he follows to keep his life full of “wins,” the revelations about how to cultivate success at the highest levels, and the reasons behind these steps for living well. A Wrestling Life spent two months on the New York Times sports bestseller list, and has become an instant classic of sports memoirs. A Wrestling Life 2 is sure to add to Gable’s ever-growing legacy and entertain and inspire wrestling fans everywhere.

A Wrestling Life

A Wrestling Life
Author: Dan Gable
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2016-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1609383265
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What does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestling matches, through the 1972 Olympics; coaching at the University of Iowa from the Banachs to the Brands; life-changing friendships he made along the way; and tales of his family life off the mat. A celebration of determination, teamwork, and the persevering human spirit, A Wrestling Life captures Gable’s methods and philosophies for reaching individual greatness as well as the incredible amount of fulfillment and satisfaction that comes from working as part of a team. Whether we are athletes or not, we all dream of extreme success and are all looking to make our future the best it can be, but along the way we will undoubtedly need time to recover and rejuvenate. Let these stories inspire you to find your path to strength and achievement along whatever path you take.

The Squared Circle

The Squared Circle
Author: David Shoemaker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1592408818
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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.

Wrestling with Life

Wrestling with Life
Author: Phil Nowick
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2011-04
Genre: Wrestling
ISBN: 1456758195
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Phil shares his personal ecstasy and anguish in learning the lessons of life through wrestling. The vivid and intimate descriptions of his hilarious and sometimes terrifying experiences keep you wanting to read more about his life.

Wrestling for My Life

Wrestling for My Life
Author: Shawn Michaels
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0310340799
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As a WWE wrestler with millions of fans, Shawn Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he found himself longing for something more. When he became a committed Christian at the height of his career, Shawn learned what it's like to be a man of faith in a secular arena. Wrestling for My Life documents Shawn's journey to finding a new way of life--one that's marked by faith, family, and forgiveness. As you watch Shawn's testimony unfold, you'll learn about: The power of self-discipline The importance of finding a supportive mentor who challenges you to be the best version of yourself The freedom that's found in true forgiveness Praise for Wrestling for My Life: "Shawn's greatest challenge came from deep within himself, and it's been awe-inspiring to watch this man pull himself from the depths of his own personal hell by immersing himself in his faith in God. I couldn't be more amazed at the man, husband, father, and friend he has become." —The Undertaker "I am certain that you will enjoy getting to know Shawn Michaels from the pages within as much as I have in his everyday life. If you read one book this year, make it this one" —Pastor Matthew Hagee "Shawn's story is an important reminder of life's priorities and how we choose to use our given gifts. While I work with Shawn outside of the wrestling world, I can still strongly attest to his perseverance, passion, and humility. These pages offer an inside look into how he found strength for better change." —Jeff Wayne, Executive Vice President Programming of Outdoor Channel

6 Minutes Wrestling with Life

6 Minutes Wrestling with Life
Author: JohnA Passaro
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-02-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781364328481
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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

The Keirn Chronicles Volume 2

The Keirn Chronicles Volume 2
Author: Ian Douglass
Publisher: Darkstream Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:
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"Steve Keirn is the rare wrestler whose life got more interesting after his time in the business as a main-eventer was over. From hunting alligators, to defending himself against an enthusiastic Mike Awesome, to dealing with the unpredictable Vince McMahon, Keirn has been through the ringer time and time again - always emerging mostly unscathed, and with a great story to tell." - Jonathan Snowden, Author of Shamrock: The World's Most Dangerous Man "The material on Steve Keirn's later career - including his WWF run as Skinner and stint running the company's developmental territory - is so detailed that you understand why Keirn is responsible for the first planned two-volume autobiography in pro wrestling history. Truly a wrestling life lived - and retold - in full." - Oliver Bateman, The Ringer "A more than worthy sequel that journeys through the surreal life experiences of a pro wrestling purist now submerged into the twisted caricature worlds of 1990s WWF and modern-day WWE - realms where the behind-the-scenes realities are truly stranger than fiction. Steve Keirn's unique life experiences are deftly explored and dissected with brutal honesty and introspection that make for a powerful, knockout reading experience of a life truly lived through physical and emotional sacrifices." - Mike Johnson, PWInsider.com The Keirn Chronicles Volume Two: The Phenomenal Wrestling Resurgence of Steve Keirn is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed book The Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Wrestling Life of Steve Keirn, which was a Finalist for "Best Pro Wrestling Book" as declared by The Wrestling Observer. This 440-page sequel follows Steve Keirn through his return to wrestling, the creation of the Professional Wrestling Federation, and his stint in the World Wrestling Federation as the alligator hunter Skinner and the evil wrestling clown Doink. From there, Steve's life progresses through a series of ups and downs that eventually sees him founding a wrestling school, starting an iill-fated independent wrestling company, and eventually becoming the head trainer who oversaw the most successful era of homegrown talent creation under the World Wrestling Entertainment banner.

Growing Up Wrestling 2

Growing Up Wrestling 2
Author: Victor Rook
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-08-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780976665335
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More men from around the world share their most personal wrestling memories from childhood to adulthood-a deep and intimate look at the homoerotic nature of wrestling and its cult-like grip on men of all ages. A follow-up to the first book, Growing Up Wrestling.

Under the Black Hat

Under the Black Hat
Author: Jim Ross
Publisher: Tiller Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982130520
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From legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross comes a candid, colorful memoir about the inner workings of the WWE and the personal crises he weathered at the height of his career. If you’ve caught a televised wrestling match anytime in the past THIRTY years, you’ve probably heard Jim Ross’s throaty Oklahoma twang. The beloved longtime announcer of WWE is already an icon to generations of wrestling fans, and he’s not slowing down, having just signed on as the announcer of the starry new wrestling venture All Elite Wrestling. In this follow-up to his bestselling memoir Slobberknocker, he dishes about not only his long career, which includes nurturing global stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and John Cena, but also about the challenges of aging and disability, his split from collaborator Vince McMahon, and the sudden death of his beloved wife, Jan. The result is a gruff, endearing, and remarkably human-scale portrait, set against the larger-than-life backdrop of professional wrestling. Ross’s ascent in WWE mirrors the rise of professional wrestling itself from a DIY sideshow to a billion-dollar business. Under the Black Hat traces all the highs and lows of that wild ride, in which Jim served not only as on-air commentator, but talent manager, payroll master, and even occasional in-ring foil to threats like Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Undertaker. While his role brought him riches and exposure Jim never dreamed of growing up in a small town in Oklahoma, he chafed against the strictures of a fickle corporate culture and what he saw as a narrow vision of what makes great wrestlers—and great story lines. When suddenly stricken with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis that makes it impossible to smile, he stared down his greatest fear—being cast out of the announcing booth for good. Picking up where Slobberknocker left off and ending on the cusp of a new career in a reimagined industry, Under the Black Hat is the triumphant tale of a country boy who made it to the top, took a few knocks, and stuck around—just where his fans like him.

Wrestling Life

Wrestling Life
Author: Wrestling Life Books
Publisher: Blurb
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2019-06-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780368925078
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look at wrestling with this fun little photo journal that will add a bit of bloke to your life.