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Summary: Very good stories
Review: I was a Bobby Heenan fan from way back in early 70's (AWA days). The stories in the book bring back a lot of memories. The book is broken into sections and cover the early days, AWA, his move to the WWF, the WCW days, etc. He seems to be pretty honest with his praise and criticism.In these general areas Bobby more or less tells little stories about people, places, or times. Once I started it I couldn't put it down and read it in a day. My only criticism is that the book tends to bounce around a bit (the old days to more current events and back)
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Summary: Bad Boy Good Book
Review: Nice collect of The Brains stories from his life in the buisness.Skips around a lot not in cronalogical order add wish it had been longer thats all that kept it from being 5 stars.
Rating: 
Summary: "I have a problem!"
Review: The problem that I have with Bobby Heenan's book was it was too
damn short! It was a wonderful insight on some of the people
I've watched during my years as a fan of pro wrestling. I was sad
to read how Andre the Giant finally became soured on the fans
and how Rick Rude was such a loner.
From his comments regarding WCW and some of his co-workers
in that (dis)-organization and his respect for both Vern Gange
and Vince McMahon leads me to say one thing:* "Brain! Come back Brain!" *With apologies to the people behind the classic movie: "Shane."
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Summary: Must-read!
Review: This book is really entertaining. Bobby Heenan's unmistakeable sense of humor embellishes this book from beginning to end. If you were a fan of the old AWA (particularly between the 1960s to the early 80s), or the WWF of the 80s, you will not be able to put down this book. There are incredible anecdotes concerning dozens of well-known wrestlers throughout the book, and some of them had my stomach hurting from laughing so hard. Heenan and Steve Anderson did a real nice job writing at a quick pace that never lags (the book actually could and maybe should have been a bit longer). Heenan's description of reuniting with family he never knew he had was truly touching. His honesty about the inner-workings of the wrestling business was extremely refreshing. Get this book!!!
Rating:
Summary: Must-read!
Review: This book is really entertaining. Bobby Heenan's unmistakeable sense of humor embellishes this book from beginning to end. If you were a fan of the old AWA (particularly between the 1960s to the early 80s), or the WWF of the 80s, you will not be able to put down this book. There are incredible anecdotes concerning dozens of well-known wrestlers throughout the book. Heenan and Steve Anderson did a real nice job writing at a quick pace that never lags. Heenan's description of reuniting with family he never knew he had was truly touching. His honestly about the inner-workings of the wrestling business was extremely refreshing. Get this book!!!
Rating:
Summary: Great read
Review: This book is worth buying for the Andre the Giant stories alone. One scene describing Andre during his afro years describes Bobby accidentally walking in whilst the big one was enjoying a local groupie in Japan. He description of the scene as appering to walk in on "a lion raping a rabbit" is perhaps the greatest line in literature since Shakespeare.
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Summary: THIS BOOK TAKES STRAIN OFF YOUR BRAIN
Review: THIS IS ABOUT BOBBY HEENAN LEGENDARY WRESTLER AND MANAGER. BOBBY TAKES US A BIT INTO HIS LIFE BUT MOSTLY HIS EXPERIENCES IN THE WEIRD WORLD OF PRO WRESTLING. BOBBY TELLS US SOME SCARY AND HILARIOUS STORIES COVERING ANDRE THE GIANT, NICK BOCKWINKEL, VERNE GAGNE, VINCES MCMAHON AND RUSSO, AND MANY MORE. BOBBY HAS A QUICK WIT AND IN MANY CASES IS JUST PLAIN HILARIOUS. HIS BOOK IS EASY TO READ AND THE HUMOR HELPS TO EASE THE MIND. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BRAIN. VERY RECOMMENDED.
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Summary: Fan of Wrestling from 1960 - 1980? Then This is a MUST Read
Review: When I saw "Bobby the Brain" on the new non-fiction shelf, curiosity got the better of me (and I'm glad it did). Admittedly, I was somewhat ashamed that here I was a grown man buying a book about professional wrestling. However, as a youth, I spent every Sunday morning after church watching All-Star Wrestling (Vern Gagne's outfit) with my cousins. We watched The Crusher, Mad Dog Vachon and his brother, Baron Von Raschke and his infamous claw and all the rest. Every now and then Scrap Iron Gadaski would wallop some "star" but eventually lose out. Occasionally the Crusher would "draw blood" from some bad-guy who had pulled a "foriegn object" from his shorts. And I remember Bobby Heenan well -- he was THE Weasel. And as I grew up and watched wrestling change, The Weasel was still "The Weasel - the guy you loved to hate." And now, as wrestling has dramatically changed, Heenan tells why as he details accounts of his early career all the way to the present. Yes, sometimes the stories scatter in a stream of conciousness style. But, I suppose, that is the mind of Bobby Heenan. The final two chapters even provide you with a peek at a kinder and gentler Weasel. The Hulkser provides a foreward that sets the tone for the entire book. Bobby Heenan's autobiography is a must read for any fan who grew up with wrestling in the 60's, 70's and 80's.
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Summary: Fan of Wrestling from 1960 - 1980? Then This is a MUST Read
Review: When I saw "Bobby the Brain" on the new non-fiction shelf, curiosity got the better of me (and I'm glad it did). Admittedly, I was somewhat ashamed that here I was a grown man buying a book about professional wrestling. However, as a youth, I spent every Sunday morning after church watching All-Star Wrestling (Vern Gagne's outfit) with my cousins. We watched The Crusher, Mad Dog Vachon and his brother, Baron Von Raschke and his infamous claw and all the rest. Every now and then Scrap Iron Gadaski would wallop some "star" but eventually lose out. Occasionally the Crusher would "draw blood" from some bad-guy who had pulled a "foriegn object" from his shorts. And I remember Bobby Heenan well -- he was THE Weasel. And as I grew up and watched wrestling change, The Weasel was still "The Weasel - the guy you loved to hate." And now, as wrestling has dramatically changed, Heenan tells why as he details accounts of his early career all the way to the present. Yes, sometimes the stories scatter in a stream of conciousness style. But, I suppose, that is the mind of Bobby Heenan. The final two chapters even provide you with a peek at a kinder and gentler Weasel. The Hulkser provides a foreward that sets the tone for the entire book. Bobby Heenan's autobiography is a must read for any fan who grew up with wrestling in the 60's, 70's and 80's.
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Summary: Like having a cup of coffee with an old friend.
Review: When I was growing up Bobby Heenan was one of the premiere managers for the WWE. After a while he slowed his schedule down and became one of the best color guys with his best pair up being alongside Gorilla Monsoon. I was really looking forward to this book and it didn't disappoint as the day it came via UPS, I was cleaning the house, opened up the book to flip through and ended up reading it cover to cover in one sitting forgetting what I was in the middle of. While it wasn't at the Mick Foley standard, it was what a book should do, leave someone wanting more. Heenan tells funny stories about how he broke into the business and about the politics behind the scenes all with his dry wit many people have come to love over the years. This is a good light read.
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