Arn Anderson 4 Ever : A Look Behind The Curtain

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Summary: Much Like Arn Himself, It's Just Darn Good
Review: All in all, Arn Anderson 4 Ever: A Look Behind the Curtain is, simply put, a darn good book. The book is all that it maintains to be, a look at his life and the 15 years he spent in the wrestling business. The book chronicles his life from his very humble childhood beginnings ALL the way up until the end of his career. In sum, it is a great look at his life and his wrestling career. It is the story of a man achieving his American dream.

In all, I believe this book will be of benefit and interest to three distinct groups of people. First and foremost, I believe this is REQUIRED READING for ANYONE who has ever fancied the thought of becoming a pro-wrestler. Perhaps better than any of the other wrestler biographies out there, Arn's book REALLY paints a clear cut picture of how grueling life on the road truly can be. You get a real feel for the thousands of miles traveled for peanuts, the thousands of days spent away from family, and the interesting characters you meet and deal with when leading that lifestyle. Also, he paints a very realistic picture of what it takes to make it in this business including surviving on the road, getting along with the boys in the locker room and having that OLD SCHOOL mentality about having respect for the business and the boys that came before you and giving your 110% in all that you do. He clearly chronicles how he broke into the business and how he survived (and ultimately thrived) in it. In my opinion, this is required text (along with Foley's books and Gary Michael Cappetta's book) for Wrestling 101.

Secondly, I believe this book will be of benefit to any wrestling fan. Arn is one of the all-time respected vets in the business. Wrestling fans will marvel at his stories of his fifteen years in the business. The story starts of on how big a fan he was as a child, to how he trained and broke in and his tours throughout the independent circuits in Georgia, Mid-South and Florida. The remainder of the text chronicles the NWA history of the 4 Horsemen, his brief stint as a Brainbuster in the WWF and the "mid-90s" depression in WCW with the Dangerous Alliance to the rebirth of the Horsemen and the rise of the NW O. In all, it is a great tour de force of his wrestling career and basically a summary/history of the "modern-era" of pro-wrestling. In addition to this, you'll also marvel at the GREAT ROAD STORIES he has about a lot the boys he's traveled with. If you are into adventure tales you'll love what Arn has to say about the many, many, travels he has done across the country and what has to say about a lot of the other wrestlers. It's a great tale for wrestling fans.

Another great feature of the novel are the little "aside excerpts" where Arn (or guest writers) give their little takes on some of the issues in wrestling or on other wrestlers. This was especially nice to read. It was a "nice touch."

Finally, I believe this book would be of interest to ANYONE who just wants to read the story about a man and his dream. This book is like Chicken Soup for the Workerman's Soul. It's just good tale about a man, his dream and how he achieved it. It's also the story of a man and his family. You'll really see a side of the Enforcer that the camera never captures. He comes across truly as a great family man with all the mush he writes about his granny, wife and children. You come away with a great feeling in the end when you see how Arn went from his humble beginning's in a little shack in Georgia with his grandparents to the summit of his professional with his wife and two kids. In all, it's a great story of the American Dream (no NOT Dusty Rhodes...)

Highly Recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Much Like Arn Himself, It's Just Darn Good
Review: All in all, Arn Anderson 4 Ever: A Look Behind the Curtain is, simply put, a darn good book. The book is all that it maintains to be, a look at his life and the 15 years he spent in the wrestling business. The book chronicles his life from his very humble childhood beginnings ALL the way up until the end of his career. In sum, it is a great look at his life and his wrestling career. It is the story of a man achieving his American dream.

In all, I believe this book will be of benefit and interest to three distinct groups of people. First and foremost, I believe this is REQUIRED READING for ANYONE who has ever fancied the thought of becoming a pro-wrestler. Perhaps better than any of the other wrestler biographies out there, Arn's book REALLY paints a clear cut picture of how grueling life on the road truly can be. You get a real feel for the thousands of miles traveled for peanuts, the thousands of days spent away from family, and the interesting characters you meet and deal with when leading that lifestyle. Also, he paints a very realistic picture of what it takes to make it in this business including surviving on the road, getting along with the boys in the locker room and having that OLD SCHOOL mentality about having respect for the business and the boys that came before you and giving your 110% in all that you do. He clearly chronicles how he broke into the business and how he survived (and ultimately thrived) in it. In my opinion, this is required text (along with Foley's books and Gary Michael Cappetta's book) for Wrestling 101.

Secondly, I believe this book will be of benefit to any wrestling fan. Arn is one of the all-time respected vets in the business. Wrestling fans will marvel at his stories of his fifteen years in the business. The story starts of on how big a fan he was as a child, to how he trained and broke in and his tours throughout the independent circuits in Georgia, Mid-South and Florida. The remainder of the text chronicles the NWA history of the 4 Horsemen, his brief stint as a Brainbuster in the WWF and the "mid-90s" depression in WCW with the Dangerous Alliance to the rebirth of the Horsemen and the rise of the NW O. In all, it is a great tour de force of his wrestling career and basically a summary/history of the "modern-era" of pro-wrestling. In addition to this, you'll also marvel at the GREAT ROAD STORIES he has about a lot the boys he's traveled with. If you are into adventure tales you'll love what Arn has to say about the many, many, travels he has done across the country and what has to say about a lot of the other wrestlers. It's a great tale for wrestling fans.

Another great feature of the novel are the little "aside excerpts" where Arn (or guest writers) give their little takes on some of the issues in wrestling or on other wrestlers. This was especially nice to read. It was a "nice touch."

Finally, I believe this book would be of interest to ANYONE who just wants to read the story about a man and his dream. This book is like Chicken Soup for the Workerman's Soul. It's just good tale about a man, his dream and how he achieved it. It's also the story of a man and his family. You'll really see a side of the Enforcer that the camera never captures. He comes across truly as a great family man with all the mush he writes about his granny, wife and children. You come away with a great feeling in the end when you see how Arn went from his humble beginning's in a little shack in Georgia with his grandparents to the summit of his professional with his wife and two kids. In all, it's a great story of the American Dream (no NOT Dusty Rhodes...)

Highly Recommended.

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Summary: When I read this book I uderstood what dedication is.
Review: Arn Anderson did something alot of people in the entertainment or sports world did not do....He kept his honor. While reading his story you may start to think "Is this realy worth it for a man to sacrifice so much." By the end you will realize for him it was. Also, one thing you get from Arn,in his book, is that you can stay committed to your dream and beliefs at the same time. Thanks Arn! In this crazy world that we live in it is a great feeling to know there are still some people who are willing to be heroes even if they are not trying to be. Sometimes ones action and the way they conduct themselves are enough for guys like me to call them a hero. This book proved to me that there is nothing fake about Arn Anderson.

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Summary: Arn Anderson 4 Ever An Average Book
Review: Arn Anderson is a professional wrestling legend. This book, however, is not quite at the same level. The writing style is very simplistic and does not address any issues that real fans want to read about. He refused to acknowledge that wrestling is "worked" and described matches as if they were real. Very disappointing.

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Summary: Arn really captures the truth about wrestling
Review: Arn Anderson shares the truth about wrestling in this stunning book. I would give it more stars if I could. everyone should buy it if you want to know about Pro Wrestling.

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Summary: Takes my spot!!!!!!!
Review: Arn Anderson takes a spot in my bookshelf as the best book ever written (well almost)And I'm not talking about just any spot. Not my dog spot, not a liver spot and not a cows spot but MY SPOT as the best book written. Double A (Arn Anderson) was always someone I looked up to and I am glad someone has written a book worth while of reading. I would give it a 10 star If I could and I hope this will lead to other wrestlers writing books. Who knows maybe one day one of them will take Arns SPOT. (not a liver spot not a cows spot and not your dog SPOT... but his spot)

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Summary: En-force this off the shelves
Review: Arn Anderson was always a solid worker and one of the best talkers that ever laced up a pair of wrestling boots...however, that doesn't translate on paper. What hurts this book is that Arn stays in character and refuses to break kayfabe. I realize that Arn is from the old school and always tries to protect the business but this is the year 2000 and everyone exposes the business. Arn could have made an inside look at the business still be positive but he didn't. He also glosses over his stabbing incident with Sid Vicious. There is also virtually no inside information in this book.

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Summary: Four Stars for the Four Horsemen
Review: Arn Anderson, one of the all time greats in wrestling and a true gentleman, tells a straightforward account of his life in and out of the ring. I liked this book, but it was a little frustrating that AA stays in character, and doesn't admit that matches are "fixed".

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Summary: It's All Who Ya Know
Review: Arn Anrderson's biography tells the story of a poor Georgia boy who makes it into the limelight, and all the growing up he does along the way. How this southernboy makes it is with the help of friends, or cliques, in the wrestling business. Without Ric Flair, I wonder where Arn would have ended up. Too bad the guys he speaks of unflatteringly couldn't be interviewed for the book.

I'm referring in particular to Tom Zenk, who it seems Anderson is a bit jealous of in reference to his looks, build and ability to attract the ladies. Zenk wasn't as priviledged to be a part of the Flair Foundation and had to go it alone. This proved not too good for his career, only proving to me once again it's who you know.

The look behind Anderson's curtain reveals more than any one person would ever want to know. And the world of wrestling is no exception to that cliche either!

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Summary: it makes u go woooooooo!
Review: autobiography of a legendary professional wrestler.this is one of the best books i have read in ages.the truth about professional wrestling?well its a long story ,if u ever wanted to know what it was like to "walk that aisle" with the nature boy then this is "your hookup".its a story about overcoming tremendous obstacles to succeed and be the best.full of heart,courage and bottom line facts.arn has a great way of telling a story.its like talkin to your uncle,very good reading.u gotta have this book!