Kurt Angle : It's True, It's True

[Guest ShamRock]

I just saw Kurt Angle's: It's True, It's True at Books-A-Million for $5.97 (Hardcover). Is it any good?

[Guest starvenger]

I've heard it is, but since I don't own it I can neither confirm or deny that.

[Guest Suicide King]

I picked it up at an airport and read it in one sitting. It is pretty good, but don't go in expecting 300 pages of only pro wrestling stuff.

[Guest Steviekick]

It's a decent read for $6. I was dissapointed because I like reading more about pro wrestling than Kurt's olympic/college wrestling stuff. Still interesting though.

[Guest Youth N Asia]

The only thing at all interesting is his olympic training, pretty dull otherwise.

 

I did like how they offered him a lot of money to join the WWF in 96 and he laughed and ripped up the contract...and then called in 98 seeing if he could get the same money and they laughed at him.

[Guest MaxPower27]

I got it a few months ago on paperback for about 5 bucks. I got a big kick out of it. It's worth the money.

[Guest Suicide King]

At the very least it was better than Chyna's book.

 

::shudders::

[Guest dreamer420]

Angle's book is a pretty good read. While there wasn't too much on the WWE in there is was still pretty facinating to read about his amateur career and the training he did for the olympics. I look at Kurt Angle in a whole new light after reading that book because the man is dedicated.

[Guest HellSpawn]

I just saw Kurt Angle's: It's True, It's True at Books-A-Million for $5.97 (Hardcover). Is it any good?

Hey 'rock, one question.

 

I live in Mexico, and there is No Chance in Hell to get those books, so...

 

You think you can buy that book for me and then tell me how much is for the shipping, and then I send you the money?

[Guest T®ITEC]

To me, it almost had a stream-of-consciousness feel, but it was a great read... especially since it was such a quick read.

[Guest ShamRock]

I really don't know 'bout the shipping, but you could try to go to www.booksamillion.com where you could order it for yourself.

[Guest HellSpawn]

OK, thanx.

[Guest phoenixrising]

I suppose it's not too bad for $5.97. I read it once and it was ok, but I wanted more stuff from his WWE career and that was only the last third or fourth of the book. Plus I was spoiled by both of Foley's books and went in expecting an awesome read and came out somewhat disappointed. It's a good thing Foley didn't use a writer.

[LaParkaYourCar 0]

It's a good thing Foley didn't use a writer.

Especially since the guy they originally brought in to ghost write Foley's book was an idiot.

 

That's why Foley decided to write it himself.

 

Are Rock's or the Hardys' books any good?

[Guest Annoyed Grunt]

I hear the Hardy book is much bettter than you'd expect, but don't bother with Rock's book.

[thuganomics 0]

Angle's book is a pretty decent read, although it focuses more on his amateur career. (But considering he's only been a professional wrestler for about a year and a half at the time he wrote it, that ain't bad.) It's not as good as Foley's book, but is far superior than the Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Fabulous Moolah.

For a really awesome read I suggest Jerry Lawler's It's Good to

Be the King... Sometimes. Probably the best look at the world of seventies and eighties wrestling out there.

 

Haven't read the Hardys' book yet, though I heard it was solid. Someone tells me it has Jeff's reasons for wanting out of wrestling too.

 

Word Life!

ahl

[Guest Miss Indy Queen]

It's a good thing Foley didn't use a writer.

Especially since the guy they originally brought in to ghost write Foley's book was an idiot.

 

That's why Foley decided to write it himself.

 

Are Rock's or the Hardys' books any good?

Rocky's book was ok until he got into character, then the book went to hell. When he was talking about growing up and college football and how he first started out in wrestling, it's good, but then the rest of the book sucks.

 

As for Hardy's I really liked the book. It shows you how dedicated Matt is when it comes to wrestling which he loves, however, Jeff comes off like he could really care less as long as he gets paid (which we all know what happens in that situation). He's more concerned with his poetry and his music which he's now doing. It's all very clear in the book.

 

I enjoyed Angle's book but like everyone else has said, don't expect him to talk too much about the WWE. It's mostly about his childhood, ametuer wrestling and his training for the Olympics. You do get the feeling of the hard work and dedication that Angle puts into everything.

 

Books-A-Million is great. I've only been to one store down in Florida and we don't have them here in NY so I just order the stuff online.