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RIC FLAIR: To Be the Man
Release Date: July 2004 / Authors: Ric Flair and Keith Elliot Greenberg / Publisher: World Wrestling
Entertainment
--- Although at times wrong on facts and adulterated by WWE shilling, the book does that thing that was and is
Flair's greatest talent---it connects with you emotionally and makes you FEEL it. Did with me, anyway.
Unreservedly recommended. (Crimson Mask)
--- I had mixed feelings on this one, as it spent too much time talking about the excess of the road and not
enough of the inner workings of the business as it pertained to Flair. It left me feeling bad for Flair more than
anything. Whereas he admitted the problems he created for others in his life and accepted blame for them, he
also came across as proud of how he acted in the process of creating them. Recommended for fans of party
tales, and only somewhat recommended to those who really want to know about the business dealings of the
NWA title and a top performer. (Rich Tate)
--- This was one hell of a read. Despite what you may have felt about Flair, this book is an incredibly important
first-hand journey of the ups and downs of wrestling's most enduring legend. Obviously, due to time's toll, some
of the dates are a touch off, especially when it comes to Japan. And his opinions are occasionally very biting and
uncomfortable, as was the case when he went into his thoughts on Hart's grudge against Vince, Jr., but when it
gets down to brass tacks, it's a fascinating read by a fascinating man, and truly a must for any wrestling fan.
Definitely recommended. (Mike Sempervive)
--- Just an "ok" book, it's amazing, Flair spends decades pouring his heart and soul into every match, then totally
phones in his life story in print. I do not recommend this book too highly, just so-so at best, which given the
subject matter is highly disappointing. (Trent Van Drisse)
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RING OF HELL: the Story of Chris Benoit and the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry
Release Date: June 2008 / Author(s): Matthew Randazzo / Publisher: Phoenix Books
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RINGSIDE: A History of Professional Wrestling in America
Release Date: June 2006 / Author: Scott M. Beekman / Publisher: Praeger Publishers
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THE RISE & FALL OF ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling
Release Date: June 2006 / Author: Thom Loverro / Publisher: World Wrestling Entertainment
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THE ROCK SAYS: the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment
Release Date: November 1999 / Authors: the Rock and Joe Layden / Publisher: Regan Books
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Release Date: July 2004 / Authors: Ric Flair and Keith Elliot Greenberg / Publisher: World Wrestling
Entertainment
--- Although at times wrong on facts and adulterated by WWE shilling, the book does that thing that was and is
Flair's greatest talent---it connects with you emotionally and makes you FEEL it. Did with me, anyway.
Unreservedly recommended. (Crimson Mask)
--- I had mixed feelings on this one, as it spent too much time talking about the excess of the road and not
enough of the inner workings of the business as it pertained to Flair. It left me feeling bad for Flair more than
anything. Whereas he admitted the problems he created for others in his life and accepted blame for them, he
also came across as proud of how he acted in the process of creating them. Recommended for fans of party
tales, and only somewhat recommended to those who really want to know about the business dealings of the
NWA title and a top performer. (Rich Tate)
--- This was one hell of a read. Despite what you may have felt about Flair, this book is an incredibly important
first-hand journey of the ups and downs of wrestling's most enduring legend. Obviously, due to time's toll, some
of the dates are a touch off, especially when it comes to Japan. And his opinions are occasionally very biting and
uncomfortable, as was the case when he went into his thoughts on Hart's grudge against Vince, Jr., but when it
gets down to brass tacks, it's a fascinating read by a fascinating man, and truly a must for any wrestling fan.
Definitely recommended. (Mike Sempervive)
--- Just an "ok" book, it's amazing, Flair spends decades pouring his heart and soul into every match, then totally
phones in his life story in print. I do not recommend this book too highly, just so-so at best, which given the
subject matter is highly disappointing. (Trent Van Drisse)
Click Here to Preview and Order
RING OF HELL: the Story of Chris Benoit and the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry
Release Date: June 2008 / Author(s): Matthew Randazzo / Publisher: Phoenix Books
Click Here to Preview and Order
RINGSIDE: A History of Professional Wrestling in America
Release Date: June 2006 / Author: Scott M. Beekman / Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Click Here to Preview and Order
THE RISE & FALL OF ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling
Release Date: June 2006 / Author: Thom Loverro / Publisher: World Wrestling Entertainment
Click Here to Preview and Order
THE ROCK SAYS: the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment
Release Date: November 1999 / Authors: the Rock and Joe Layden / Publisher: Regan Books
Click Here to Preview and Order