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Have a Nice Day! A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks

Have a Nice Day! A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A must for any wrestling fan
Review: If you're a fan of Mick Foley, or just want to know more about the inner workings of pro wrestling, then you MUST buy this book.

So much has been said about this book already that I just want to focus on the flaw- the reason I gave it only four stars instead of 5- is that once Foley reaches the chapters about his times in the WWF, the interesting stories about the people who just happen to be professional wrestlers end, and it becomes a pretty standard recap of Mankind's WWF career. I heard Mick has written another book- hopefully it will fill in the gaps he left here and go beyond.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I couldn't put the book down...
Review: Mick Foley is not only the best wrestler, but the best author. It starts out with him in his teens, to him losing his belt...This book was 503 pages of 'great book.' Get this book, it is WORTH it. Trust me.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Amazing
Review: WOW! This is,simply put, the single best book i have ever read in my life. There is not a single moment where you feel you spent your money unwisely, or are bored. I recommend this book to everyone, even if you think two guys in tights rolling around in a ring is a little strange. The story of how he started and eventually rose to fame in the business of wrestling is interesting, as is how he never lies about what is and what is not real. BUT THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK!

P.S.~~~~~~~~~> The paperback has extra chapters, but if you buy the hard cover because you like feelin' fancy, you won't miss them.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Not What I Expected :)
Review: I only read this book at the insistance of my wrestling obsesed friend. I had never watched so much as five min. of wrestling before, and felt it would be a dull read. It was fantastic. The conversational tone really draws you in. It gave me a new respect for wrestling. I would recomend it to anybody. My only complaint is that none of my friends will read it because it is about wrestling.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best Book Ever!
Review: This is by far the best book I have ever read. Foley chronicles his life, from his teenage years all the way to his world title win. He does it with humor and candidness. He tells it like it is, with all subjects. Everything from backstage politics to in ring humor, Al Snow to Van Hammer (WCW's supposed savior) are mentioned. I would recommend this book to anyone, whether you are a wrestling fan or not. As Edge and Christian would say...This book totally reeks of awesomeness!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the best sports books I have ever read
Review: I have read many books about sports. I have read a few books about professional wrestling, including The Rock's biography. However, there is no book like Foley's "Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks." Foley talks about his life as a child, his love for wrestling as a teenager, his backyard wrestling days and college, all the way through his wrestling career. And not too many people have had a career like Mick. I mean, the man lost half of his ear, and continued his match. What is even more impressive is that he wrote the book all by himself, with no ghost writer. If you have not read this book, it is a must read, especially for wrestling fans. And if you decide not to, well "have a nice day."

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Mick Foley "Busted Wide Open"
Review: To be honest, the first 695 pages of this book were absolutely fantastic, with the book ending with Mankind's capturing of the WWF Title. This capped an incredible story of a hardworking, "normal" guys rise to the top of the WWF. This book made me laugh out loud, and tear up at certain apots. It is definitely a book anyone can read. I happened to buy the version of the book where there was a bonus chapter telling of Foley's travels after the big win, and also of his last match. The ending of this chapter (and the book, actually) truly takes away from a great story and a great overall book (Email me and I'll discuss it with you at length, if you want). So, if you can get yourself a copy without the "bonus chapter" please do so or you will be disappointed with its otherwise pessimistic ending.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Original And Still The Best
Review: Mick Foley has to be rated as one of the ten best pro wrestlers to ever lace up the boots,in my opinion, so I was quick to purchase his autobiography when it first came out.It lived up to all my expectations and is much more than just another pointless book about the world of wrestling.It is fascinating on many levels ,as a study of a very unusual man and a strange and unique business/lifestyle.This book explores many aspects of the business from dying territorial groups,to insane garbage wrestling in Japan ,to the highest point in the game.It is surprisingly well written with stacks of crazy stories and a very open and honest look at the industry.In a time when every grappler around seems to be putting out a book,this is far and away the best that I have read.It is truly a must-read for anyone who is a fan of wrestling and puts to shame the likes of Goldberg and The Rock.If you want a wrestling book that is actually worth the effort this remains the only option.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Good stuff
Review: This book isn't just about wrestling, its about Mick's life in his very own words. Indeed, he has much to say, but he does it in such a way that its not only real, admirable and interesting, but very humourous as well.

I've got to say that Mick did a very good job of writing the book his way in his own words. I was hooked on his simple, yet absorbing tale of blood and sweat. Compared with the Rock's book, I've got to say that this one has definitely more depth and variety to it as Mick has been in the business longer and have paid more dues than most wrestlers nowadays.

My recommendation is that if you're an avid fan of wrestling or Mick, then you just got to have this book. Mick surprisingly expresses very good taste in bringing humour to his story, and there's no doubt you'll have a good laugh reading as you go through his book!!

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: MICK FOLEY was cool
Review: Hey everyone l thought this book was okay but to tell you the truth theres this one part in the book where he's in WCW and that gets real boring.This is nothing more than his wrestling career anyways it starts off w/ his teenage days then it takes off, other than that it gets real interesting back stage at his shows.Some parts are disturbing cause he talk about his...


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