So today's post was a non-fiction book. Basically to me, that says autobiography. And since I already chose "Scar Tissue" as my favorite book, I have to go with a wrestler autobiography.
(this is kind of why I didn't worry about posting today. However, I dare you to not close this window).
The book I'm talking about is called Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story. I've read a lot of wrestler autobiographies, from Stone Cold Steve Austin to Ric Flair, but this one was by far the best.
I think it translates so well because it is truly a book anyone can read. It is mostly about his life and when he talks about wrestling he does so in a way that anyone can understand it.
It's a great look at the life of a person who grew up in a wrestling family, struggled to get started in Mexico, battled personal demons for most of his career, but finally made it to the top.
Sadly, it's also a story of a life that was lost in November of 2005 in what is probably the saddest day in wrestling history. In a time when professional wrestlers are dying at a rate that is actually scary, Eddie's death was the most sad when he died of a heart attack.
If you have made it this far, I would actually say take a chance. Pick it up. You might enjoy it.
Way to squeak in there last minute. I can't say I'll be adding this book to my list - but everyone has their interests and hobbies.
ReplyDeleteMy dad and bro have read countless books about hockey and baseball. I've never been that passionate about a sport or an athlete - not enough to read a book about them.
i'm not sure that i'd read a wrestler's bio, but i went through a kick where i read a lot of ballet dancers' books. it's fun to read about something you love from the perspective of someone on the inside
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you've been able to post every single day. It took me two weeks to get to the 7th day.
ReplyDeleteFirst off- props for your dedication.
ReplyDeleteSecond off- do I get any bonus points for actually knowing who all of the wrestlers you mentioned are? (FINALLY!!! Watching wrestling with my brother for 2 years has paid off. He'll be proud of me)
Third off- do I get bonus points for knowing he died of a heart attack? Because I read it on TMZ, but still. I knew. ;)
@Allison:
ReplyDeleteYou should try it. A new perspective could be fun.
@Jsjov:
Thanks for not hating on me. I was worried there for a second.
@Jaime:
A week of posts in two weeks? Not bad for someone that used to post once a year ;)
@Sara:
You get 20 bonus points for your comments