Wrestling Books
University of Iowa Press A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan
Book SynopsisWhat does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestling matches, through the 1972 Olympics; coaching at the University of Iowa from the Banachs to the Brands; life-changing friendships he made along the way; and tales of his family life off the mat. A celebration of determination, teamwork, and the persevering human spirit, A Wrestling Life captures Gable’s methods and philosophies for reaching individual greatness as well as the incredible amount of fulfillment and satisfaction that comes from working as part of a team.Whether we are athletes or not, we all dream of extreme success and are all looking to make our future the best it can be, but along the way we will undoubtedly need time to recover and rejuvenate. Let these stories inspire you to find your path to strength and achievement along whatever path you take.
£999.99
University of Iowa Press A Wrestling Life 2: More Inspiring Stories of Dan
Book SynopsisWhen most people think of the celebrated greatness that is Coach Dan Gable, they think of an almost mythic intensity toward wrestling. Gable breathes and bleeds the sport, and faithfully applies lessons learned from both on and off the mat. Expanding upon Gable's first collection of stories, A Wrestling Life 2 goes a little deeper into the mindset and life events that have shaped the man, the wrestler, and the coach. Through stories funny, heartfelt, intense, and always engaging, Gable shares more about the life he has lead and what can be learned from those experiences. He goes on to detail what have come to be known as the Gable Trained principles that he follows to keep his life full of ""wins,"" the revelations about how to cultivate success at the highest levels, and the reasons behind these steps for living well. A Wrestling Life spent two months on the New York Times sports bestseller list, and has become an instant classic of sports memoirs. A Wrestling Life 2 is sure to add to Gable's ever-growing legacy and entertain and inspire wrestling fans everywhere.
£999.99
Triumph Books 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They
Book SynopsisMost WWE fans tune in each year to watch WrestleMania, remember the Monday Night Wars of the 1990s, and have heard the story behind the Montreal Screwjob. But only real fans recall the name of Steve Austin's original character, can tell you how the Intercontinental championship was created, or know the best places to get an autograph of their favorite superstars.100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true members of the WWE Universe. Whether you've been keeping kayfabe since the days of Bruno Sammartino or you're a more recent supporter of AJ Styles and Becky Lynch, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Bestselling author Bryan Alvarez has collected every essential piece of WWE knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that will have you chanting "YES! YES! YES!"
£14.20
Quirk Books For Your Consideration: Dwayne The Rock Johnson
Book SynopsisThere are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and the awesomeness of Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Sporting a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%, Certified Fresh, the Rock embodies everything we want from our Hollywood superstars and everything we admire in those who so boldly pursue the American Dream. But how did it all happen? How did a loathed professional wrestler become the most famous person in the world? Was it just good timing? Years of trial and error? Countless hours in the gym? A winning smile? Or his total mastery of Instagram Stories? For Your Consideration: Dwayne The Rock Johnson looks at the distinct phases of the legend s career, examining the ways in which he has become both an onscreen heartthrob and an off-screen hero. Also included are a ranking of his movies from Awesome to More Awesome, a theoretical road map to EGOT, a breakdown of his seven-meals-a-day diet, and much, much more.Trade Review“A fun, quick read with heaping amounts of wit, humor and Johnson trivia.”—SLAM! Wrestling“A fun and worthy read for any fan of The Rock and anyone who is curious about the most electrifying man in entertainment.”—Geeks of Doom“This beautifully written book gives fans a fun glimpse into the life of Dwayne Johnson and makes a great stocking stuffer for wrestling fans!”—BioGamer Girl
£11.39
New Michigan Press The Dead Wrestler Elegies Championship Edition
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£15.00
