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Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage is the sensational, definitive biography of the WrestleMania headlining, Spider-Man fighting, Slim Jim snapping, minor league baseball playing American original: Randy Savage.
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Macho Man starred in cartoons, was featured on lunchboxes, sold a slew of action figures and toys, was in multiple video games, guest starred on Baywatch, Mad About You, Walker, and Texas Ranger, and made multiple appearances on iconic '90s talk shows. He supported a myriad of kids' charities, emceed Christmas events at hospitals for George Steinbrenner, played minor league baseball with Pete Rose, was the Harvard Lampoon's "Real Man of the Year," and held his family's wrestling legacy above all else.
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- Narrated by: Michael Matthews
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 804
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 694
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 687
Let’s face it: fitness is hard. Have you ever gotten into the car after a long day at work and headed straight for the couch instead of the gym? Have you ever been unable to stop hitting the snooze button in the morning? Have you even felt secretly afraid you just don’t have what it takes to transform your body and health? Welcome to the club.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Diamond in the rough
- By Mike on 09-03-18
By: Michael Matthews
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The Complete Book of Five Rings
- By: Miyamoto Musashi, Kenji Tokitsu - editor/translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,068
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,416
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,390
The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi's classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best translation I have encountered.
- By DW on 05-27-16
By: Miyamoto Musashi, and others
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Barbarian Days
- A Surfing Life
- By: William Finnegan
- Narrated by: William Finnegan
- Length: 18 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,499
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,026
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,009
Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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What a Jerk.
- By ML Sadler on 03-06-17
By: William Finnegan
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Stay Sane in an Insane World
- How to Control the Controllables and Thrive
- By: Greg Harden
- Narrated by: Greg Harden
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 148
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 148
Champions aren’t born. They’re built. Greg Harden spent over 30 years building them at the University of Michigan, including 400 future professional athletes, 50 NFL first-round draft picks, and 120 Olympians from over 20 countries. He gained national recognition when 60 Minutes Sports profiled him as “Michigan’s Secret Weapon.” Now, in his first book, Greg Harden is reaching out to help anyone who wants to live their best life by offering powerful and practical advice.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book, However, prejudice shows through a bit
- By Don Dotson on 08-22-23
By: Greg Harden
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Buried in the Sky
- The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day
- By: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan
- Narrated by: David Doersch
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,208
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,048
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,043
When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sherpas, The True Unsung Heroes
- By Kathy in CA on 07-26-15
By: Peter Zuckerman, and others
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Ben Hogan's Five Lessons
- The Modern Fundamentals of Golf
- By: Ben Hogan, Herbert Warren Wind
- Narrated by: Steve Carlson
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,164
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 949
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Story5 out of 5 stars 945
Over 50 years later, Ben Hogan's book Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf is still considered one of the premier instructional books on the fundamentals of the game of golf. Renowned for his swing, Ben Hogan methodically describes his technique through his lessons. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this famous book is a must-have reference guide for any golfer.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Book about golf with pictures and NO PDF???
- By Eric A. on 04-02-20
By: Ben Hogan, and others
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From Lukov with Love
- By: Mariana Zapata
- Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 14 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,728
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,319
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,311
If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After 17 years - and countless broken bones and broken promises - she knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot she's spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New Favorite MZ Slow Burn
- By Brittany M on 05-13-18
By: Mariana Zapata
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Bigger Leaner Stronger
- The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body
- By: Michael Matthews
- Narrated by: Michael Matthews
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,948
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,388
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,339
If you want to get bigger, leaner, and stronger without steroids, good genetics, extreme dieting, or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym...you want to listen to this book. Because here’s the deal: Building lean muscle and burning stubborn fat isn't nearly as complicated you’ve been led to believe. This book is the shortcut.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narration sounds like a Robot
- By pauly on 07-04-19
By: Michael Matthews
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The Other Talent
- The Curiously Complex Role of Mental Health in Athletic Greatness and Why It's Never Too Late to Harness Your Potential
- By: Matt Fitzgerald
- Narrated by: Gregory Abbey
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
On the playing field, natural talent isn’t enough—there’s a mental component that determines whether athletes win the race or wipe out before the finish line. But what separates standout sports stars from the rest? In a paradigm-shifting new theory, acclaimed sportswriter Matt Fitzgerald identifies two key traits behind athletic success: strict self-regulation over thoughts and emotions and an unquenchable psychological need to pursue victory—even when it means enduring extreme mental and physical suffering.
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5 out of 5 stars
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very informative and oddly inspiring
- By PhilMos on 09-15-24
By: Matt Fitzgerald
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Playing to Win
- By: Michael Lewis
- Narrated by: Michael Lewis
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,252
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,917
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,905
All over America, families are investing blood, sweat, tears, and retirement savings in their children’s sports careers, all with the ultimate goal of…what exactly? A college scholarship? A professional contract? Simply the taste of victory? Through the lens of the highly competitive world of girls’ softball, Lewis reveals the youth sports industrial complex that has arisen to aggressively monetize after-school pastimes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Listen
- By Brian Bray on 10-15-20
By: Michael Lewis
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The Spartan Way
- Eat Better. Train Better. Think Better. Be Better.
- By: Joe De Sena, Jeff Csatari
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,141
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 988
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 979
Joe De Sena has one ultimate goal: to help improve everyone’s physical and emotional health by teaching them the tenets of Spartan living from ancient Greece: simple eating, smart training, mastering resilience, and an all-out commitment to achieving a goal.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Don’t know what to think...
- By bakaDOH! on 07-20-19
By: Joe De Sena, and others
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Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In
- By: Brett Bartholomew
- Narrated by: K Foster
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 511
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 431
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 430
In the world of strength and conditioning, learning how to move others not just physically, but also psychologically and emotionally is paramount to getting the most out of them. People are the ultimate performance variable, and understanding how to effectively blend knowledge of proper training with the nuances of human behavior is integral to helping athletes achieve their ultimate goals. Unfortunately, while much attention has been given to the science of physical training, little attention has been given to the science of communication.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Narration was distracting.
- By 4-Pack on 01-24-18
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Undercover Sports
- By: David Swartz
- Narrated by: David Swartz
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 40
Why did Michael Jordan retire at the peak of his powers? What actually caused the Blackout at the Super Bowl? Was the Battle of the Sexes fixed by the Mob? Did Tom Brady really admit to taking air out of his reputation? This eight-part podcast peels back the shroud surrounding some of the most unbelievable stories in the history of sports.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great storytelling
- By CRABBER34 on 07-18-24
By: David Swartz
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Thinner Leaner Stronger
- The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body
- By: Michael Matthews
- Narrated by: Elliott Denkers
- Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 790
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 655
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Story4 out of 5 stars 645
You can get that beautiful “beach-ready” body without following a bland, boring, bodybuilding diet and without doing exhausting strength training workouts you hate. And this exercise book shows you how.
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2 out of 5 stars
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"The Ultimate Female Body", but uses male examples
- By bookWorm on 06-29-15
By: Michael Matthews
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Twisted
- The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Took Him Down
- By: Mary Pilon, Carla Correa
- Narrated by: Mary Pilon, Carla Correa
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,929
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,581
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,571
In early 2018, Larry Nassar, the former doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, was sentenced to serve out the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to a variety of sex crimes. New York Times best-selling author Mary Pilon and Carla Correa chronicle the scandal from its inception, tracking the institutions that Nassar hid behind, the athletic culture that he benefited from, and the women who eventually brought him to justice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Truth as told by the Survivors
- By DKMarkham on 07-27-19
By: Mary Pilon, and others
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Business Is About to Pick Up!
- 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls
- By: Jim Ross
- Narrated by: Jim Ross
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 80
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 80
For wrestling fans, Jim Ross’ voice is the soundtrack of an era. This book is your ringside ticket to wrestling’s most unforgettable moments—from the announcer who made them iconic. In the last 50 years, professional wrestling has risen up from a collection of regional territories to become a global phenomenon—and Jim Ross has been there for it all. From the grit and glory days of the 1970s with NWA, to the rise of WCW and the heyday of WWF and WWE, to signing on as on-air talent and senior advisor for wrestling’s newest chapter at AEW, Jim Ross has long had the best seat in the house.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good Narration Hampered by Flacid Writing
- By Mitch Miller on 08-16-24
By: Jim Ross
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The Fighter's Mind
- Inside the Mental Game
- By: Sam Sheridan
- Narrated by: Nicholas Techosky
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 952
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 809
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 806
To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sam Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world's most fascinating and dangerous men.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Magnificient Perspective
- By Chase Chambers on 11-07-15
By: Sam Sheridan
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Kill the Unicorn
- By: Emma Hayes, Michael Calvin - contributor
- Narrated by: Emma Hayes
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Few people know the answers better than Emma Hayes. As the coach of Chelsea FC Women, she has led the club to 14 major trophies. She is a widely celebrated figure in sports media as a woman starting to get equal recognition in this space, and has been named TV pundit of the year by both Broadcast Magazine and the Sports Journalists Association. In this book, Emma shares her experience of managing a high-performance football team to draw out life lessons and techniques that listeners can apply to their own professional and personal circumstances.
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5 out of 5 stars
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wow, a real must listen
- By Martin Meltz on 08-17-24
By: Emma Hayes, and others
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
Sabu explains in his long-awaited autobiography how his actions always spoke louder than words. After training with his legendary uncle The Sheik and his big break in Japan, Sabu pioneered a new “hardcore wrestling style” on American television in the 90s. Upon his ECW debut, he immediately dazzled fans with an innovative arsenal that included breaking tables, leaping off chairs, and working highly-acrobatic moves into every match. Raising the bar, he changed the game for professional wrestlers everywhere. Discover how his SCARS from barbwire, his SILENCE on the mic, and use of ...
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sabu
- By Anonymous User on 09-04-24
By: Terry Brunk, and others
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The Bushwhackers
- Blood, Sweat & Cheers
- By: John Crowther, Luke Williams, Butch Miller
- Narrated by: Ryan Reid
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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In The Bushwhackers: Blood, Sweat & Cheers, professional wrestling's Bushwhacker Luke Williams and Bushwhacker Butch Miller, along with writer John Crowther, lead you around the globe, through over 50 years of fun-filled and sometimes brutal adventures, both in and out of the "squared circle." Listen to never-before-told stories of escapades they experienced and battles they fought in the world of professional wrestling, both individually and in all of their renowned personas—The New Zealand Kiwis, The Sheepherders, and The Bushwhackers.
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Great Book
- By Tony on 07-20-24
By: John Crowther, and others
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3zekiel
- By: Peter Cawdron
- Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Deep within the Congo, a team of scientists prepares for the greatest event in the history of humanity, making first contact with an intelligent extraterrestrial species. Only the jungle is no place for doubts. Could first contact be our last?
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avoid this book
- By Ralf Månsson on 07-19-22
By: Peter Cawdron
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McMillions
- By: James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazarte
- Narrated by: Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
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In March of 2001, Federal prosecutor Mark Devereaux cold-called Rob Holm, the head of security for McDonald's Corporation. Without explanation, Devereaux asked that Holm and several other McDonald's senior executives plan a visit to the Jacksonville, Florida, FBI, and tell no one about their intended destination. It wasn't up for discussion. Upon their arrival, Devereaux watched them closely, looking at body language, checking for tells. To him, they were all potential suspects.
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Sounds like a tin can recording
- By charlie tuna III on 08-19-24
By: James Lee Hernandez, and others
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Grappler
- Memoirs of a Masked Madman
- By: Lynn Denton, Joe Vithayathil
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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"A fun read about an underrated talent and 35 years of both good and bad luck in life... and the struggles to keep a career alive as the old territorial system was falling apart."- Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer "One of the best-written wrestling books I have ever read... honest and endlessly entertaining."- Jim Valley, Pro Wrestling Torch contributor "It's been a long time since I've been so pleasantly surprised by a book... a very well-written and lively read."- Dwight Jaynes, Comcast Sports Net He defeated Andre the Giant, tutored the Ultimate Warrior and helped Jake "The Snake" ...
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A wrestling star from the territorial days
- By Steven Gerweck on 03-27-24
By: Lynn Denton, and others
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Ringmaster
- Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America
- By: Abraham Josephine Riesman
- Narrated by: Alyss Weissglass
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 159
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The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world’s most influential media empires—and features exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.
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Good book, but you’ll know a lot of this stuff
- By Tim Reads Things on 04-21-23
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Nikita
- A Tale of the Ring and Redemption
- By: Nikita Koloff, William Murdock
- Narrated by: Nikita Koloff
- Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Nikita Koloff, better known as the "Russian Nightmare", stormed the wrestling world as few others have in the history of the sport. Imposing, immovable, and unbeatable, Nikita left a trail of fallen opponents as he brought the Cold War that loomed over the globe into the ring. From a hard-scrabble beginning to rings around the world, Nikita Koloff filled arenas, thrilled fans, and captured five world titles in the process. And then, when he was at the top of his game, he walked away from the sport.
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Love it!
- By Heather Cook on 03-29-24
By: Nikita Koloff, and others
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Earl Hebner: The Official Story
- By: Earl Hebner, Kenny Casanova
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 14
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Earl Hebner used hard work and determination to become the most recognizable officiating name in professional wrestling, if not "the greatest of all time." Starting in Virginia as ring crew, he gained the respect of Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair, going on to referee NWA's biggest events. Then, in front of 33 million fans, Earl debuted on WWF's most-watched event ever as the evil twin ref who stole Hulk Hogan's title. As WWE senior official, he played an integral part in "The Montreal Screwjob", calling an unplanned controversial finish that screwed Bret Hart out of his championship for real. ...
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The best ref writes the best book
- By Jimmy on 04-10-24
By: Earl Hebner, and others
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- Tony
- 08-08-24
it's just ok
Too much of it is about Angelo Poffo. Not enough detail about anything past WWF and even the stuff about the WWF is brief. I was disappointed after anxiously waiting for this to release.
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- DavidF
- 08-09-24
OOOOOOH … meh
This biography had an extremely-strong first half, filled with names, dates, stories, context, interviews, and I thought it was really interesting. The stories that included Angelo were my favorites because I knew nothing about him beforehand.
Unfortunately, this biography also had an extremely-weak second half. As soon as it passed the WM3 Savage-Steamboat match, I felt like it rushed through the rest. I would have enjoyed learning more about Savage’s commentary duties, the transition to a LIVE cable tv show, the (possible) new training regimen for getting back into the ring for WCW, and even more about his feud with DDP.
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- indifference84
- 08-12-24
Great stuff!
Really enjoyed this book. I made the mistake of reading the negative reviews and let them color my perspective at the beginning, but, I'm here to say that I couldn't disagree more.
Enjoyed the different voices, my only issue is the mispronunciations of the different names. I don't really blame the preformer, I blame who ever was producing him.
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- Andrew Willette
- 08-11-24
Great book
Great book, Nice job to the Narrator for his Macho Man impression. Worth listening to.
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- Senior Citizen
- 08-24-24
His Transition
I like how he was Macho 24-7 he was all in to his character
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