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Summary: Foley's Masterpiece, part two
Review: Hey all you potential readers of Mick Foley's "Foley is Good". When I was at the bookstore, I was looking for something interesting. You know, a mystery of some kind. Then out of the corner of my eye, I saw it. I am 17 years old and a senior in high school. I hardly ever read, unless a school assignment requires it. I was not ever really a Mick Foley fan, (sorry Mick) but i heard and had seen reviews about his first book "Have a nice Day." So I bought the sequel, and in all honesty, i couldnt put it down. I never usually read, but i would read this book when i woke up, when i went to bed and all through the day. I finished the book in 3 days. This book tells about Mick's likes and dislikes in life, his love for roller coasters and candy, and his extreme concern for the well-being of his family. He also throws in a couple of harsh Al Snow jokes, and even the occasional mockery of Test. He uses the right twist of "Foley Touch" and a huge amount of comedy, as well as that oh-so-important element of recollection to write this wonderful book. This really is a tell-all story about Mick Foley. I am glad I had the pleasure to read it, and I hope that Mr. Foley will write another book.
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Summary: WOW, THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE!!!!!!
Review: I am shocked! I thought this book was going to be horrible. Before I read this book I thought nothing could top Foleys last autobiography, But boy I was wrong. Foleys latest and greatest book is a fun and yet grousum book. It is hard to put down, its kind of like its glued to your hands! It is a little shorter than his last one but in this case "LENGTH DOSEN'T MATTER". I had alot of fun reading his book so DON'T MISS THIS ONE. It is good for any one so don't think that just because you are not a "die hard" wrestling fan you wont like it, YOU WILL. Foley has done a masterful job writing this autobiography and it is definetly a must have!
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Summary: Foley's second auto-bio
Review: Foley is good was an enjoyable read. Many compare it to his first book "Have a nice day" and thats why I gave hi second auto-bio 4 out of 5. I felt it lacked some of the dirty humour the first book offered. It also contacined little about wrestling but that is understandable a he retired from the ring in the first few months of 2000.
On a positive note the humour it did contain was very entertaining.
He talks about such things as family outings, the PTC (Parents television councel) and his departure of the WWF/E.
If you're purely a wrestling fan I adivse you don't waste your money.It contains little wrestling. I recall the epilogue (mostly talking about the PTC) lasting a full 79 pages. Thats about a 6th of the book.
However if you are looking for a good read and are a huge fan of Mick Foley I advise that ou do get this book.
The choice is yours....
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Summary: FOLEY IS A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT
Review: This book does not even compare to "Have a Nice Day". However, the beginning is good because he focuses on wrestling. Other parts of it seem just self congratulatory. I tend to wonder if Foley actually believes he is so amazing or if he is just trying to convince himself of it. His first book was good because it followed almost his entire life. Foley is out of things to say and it really shows here. He devotes unnecessary time to defending the WWF and painfully inflicts the reader with his favorite music and amusement parks. It would have been a better idea to elaborate on his time as commisioner. Overall I felt he came off in this book as conceited which should alienate many fans including myself.
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Summary: This is better than the first one
Review: I like this book a lot. In the time span covered, Foley explains all the hard times he had with his kids, his grueling job, and problems trying to [concieve..] their third child. The first book was good, but this is better, and ends in a defense for the WWF (or, as it is now called, the WWE) against media icons who blame them for anything. The book starts exactly at where the last one left off (really at the very next minute!) and matures from there. It talks about his stint as WWF comissioner, being author of his first books, and how he dealt with his family at this time in his life. the backstage trauma, family problems, and overall angst or joy of the book all come together to form a much better literary work than his first major biography, Have A Nice Day! The book itself is very interesting, and NO, you DO NOT HAVE TO LIKE WRESTLING TO LIKE THIS BOOK!!! I am not a wrestling fan, but when I heard from others and read in the paper just how good it was assumed to be, it was on my to-buy list. I do not regret that, because this was a good book, and anyone can enjoy it. Even senior citizens may enjoy it. It has something for everyone, and covers what wrestling fans want to know as much as normal readers want. A fine work, Highly recommended.
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Summary: Limited Focus
Review: This sequel to Have A Nice Day is truly a mixed affair. Probably the strength of this follow up is behind the scenes commentary on what it is like to be a Professional Wrestler. Very interesting are Mick's "on stage" angles with The Rock and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Mick gives us great detail on how his Royal Rumble 2000 Match elevated both himself and Triple H. Its interesting to read about his private feud with The Rock although it would have been nice to know The Rock's point of view during this misunderstanding that festered inside Mick Foley for two years. Mick gives us both the fantasy and reality points of view. Also amusing are Foley's cracks about Test, Al Snow, and The Mean Street Posse. The chair swinging incident regarding the Posse is pretty intriguing from a wrestling fan's point of view.Also interesting is Mick Foley's relationship with his family. Mick indeed seems like a gentle caring family man outside the ring even if in many ways Mick is a bit of kid himself. What weakens the book is the the general purpose. Was it really necessary to write a book that details the last two years of a wrestling career? What is one supposed to gather from this? Mick also gives us very little about his role as a commissioner other than saying that in his humble opinion his work with Edge and Christian was legendary. Don't get me wrong, those skits were good. However, Mick could have ellaborated a little more. Also, the last chapter on the PTC and Mr. Bozell is a total bore. Mick Foley needs to realize that the WWF can be questionable viewing to young children especially with the racey storylines. I am not saying that children should not watch the WWF. They just need the proepr guidance from their parents. Mick Foley seems to greatly ignore this very obvious point. Comparing the violent scenes to Hansel and Gretel and other child-like stories is inaccurate. Hansel and Gretel is certainly not as graphic and obvious with its violence. The WWF has become extremely violent and Mick Foley's physical, mental, and emotional condition certainly proves it. None the less, Foley is Good is indeed a "Good" book not a "Great" one. Foley's imagery is certainly quite vivid in many spots. However, his point of view is defiitely from a man who has taken a few too many chair shots.
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Summary: Foley is Good is...good
Review: Foley Is Good is the sequel to Mick Foley's first book, the New York Times bestseller, Have A Nice Day. Unlike Have A Nice Day, which covered Foley's wrestling career, Foley Is Good gives Mick's opinion on violence, drugs, and many other every day topics. Foley Is Good covers Mick's life after retirement. It talks about his family, hobbies, and his relationship with other wrestlers. It even includes several top ten lists of Mick's favorite songs, amusement parks, and movies. Unfortunately, many people won't be able to enjoy this book because they can't forget the fact that it was written by a professional wrestler. But this book is not for everyone. It contains enough four-letter words to keep angry mothers complaining for a long time. Foley Is Good is a perfect combination of action and comedy. If you're a wrestling fan, you can learn more about the man behind Mankind, Dude Love, and Cactus Jack. Even if you don't like wrestling, you can still enjoy the humor and viewpoints of the author. If you set aside the fact that it's written by a wrestler, anybody can enjoy this book. Foley Is Good is...good.
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Summary: A Must Read For Wrestling Fans & Ignorant People!
Review: This book is insightful and intelligent. It gives a man's unbiased (and this is not an easy thing to do) oppinion about pro-wrestling and also a little information about his personal life. This is not just a follow-up of his orinial book, but rather an independent book that is truly amazing coming from someone as beat-up as him.
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Summary: Did Mick have a point to this book?
Review: I loved Mick Foley's first book, but this one was a real hotch-potch all over the place. It really only covers a 2 year period in his life and it isn't strong enough material to justify a whole book. Obviously Mick neeeded some more cash & saw an opportunity to follow up the first one.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy his writing style and honesty a great deal, and there are some decent stories in here, but at times I was reading thinking..."what is his point to all this?".. he has a lot of ramblings and gets sidetracked far too often.
The biggest disappointment is that almost 100 pages of the book is a "personal essay" directed to his critics (does he really think they are reading it?) that really is a waste of time to read for the converted fan.
Another potential disappointment is that half of the real part of the book is the story of how he wrote the first book... that's right... a book about how he wrote a book....not really great stuff for those that want to read about wrestling. Another large chunk is devoted to his stories about theme park rides and his Christmas activities of all things.
That tends to give the book a very selfish angle to it - does he really think we are interested in christmas stories about his kids? He used to be the king of the death match!
I'd say there are still a good 100 pages in there worth reading and his writing is always refreshing but after finishing the book I felt somewhat cheated, like being beaten by Al Snow in PPV main event.
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Summary: Mick does it Again
Review: Mick Foley does it again in his follow up book of Mankind. In this book it tells more about his personal life and feelings. Wrestling fans and non-Wrestling fans alike will enjoy this book. Its highly recommended.
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