[PDF] 6 Minutes Wrestling With Life eBook

Author : JohnA Passaro
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Page : pages
File Size : 50,12 MB
Release : 2016-02-21
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ISBN : 9781364328481

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Get ready to laugh, cry, smile and think.Twenty-six years ago, my goal and mission in life was to win a New York State Wrestling Championship.I committed myself to a lifestyle and made the sacrifices.I put in the time. I had the hunger, the desire, and the determination, but I came up short.For many years, after I graduated it seemed like I got nothing out of my six years of total dedication to the sport. That the trade-off of what I gave and what I got in return to this sport was way out of whack.I hated wrestling for it.To put every ounce of your soul into something and to get nothing out of it in return was beyond my comprehension and I just could not justify it in my head.Until I had adversity in my life.And slowly but surely, I started realizing how much the sport of wrestling has given back to me.Much more than I ever knew.Dan Gable famously said, "Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easier."I would take it one step further and say, "Because I've wrestled, some things in life are possible." "6 Minutes Wrestling with Life" is much more than a wrestling book.It is a book on life, love, loss and belief.They don't call it the greatest sport on earth for no reason. It just took me 26 years to understand why.Get ready to laugh, cry, smile and think...Truly Inspirational.You will never look at life the same way again.Every Breath Is Gold Trilogy 6 Minutes Wrestling with Life - Book 1Again - Book 2Your Soul Knows - Book 3

Author : John Passaro
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 35,71 MB
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781482728330

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I have never read such an inspirational book in my life. Robin (Top 500 Reviewer)This book has changed the way I look at life.ChristineThis book is nothing short of incredible. It will make you laugh, cry, scream, smile and think. It will make you think differently than you have ever thought before.SteveNothing short of brilliant.JoanneMuch more than a wrestling book. It is a book about life, dedication and belief.MattIt is about truth, hard work, family, commitment, humility, perseverance and everything in between. TomBuckle your seatbelt for an absolute emotional roller coaster ride.Pete If this book doesn't have you reevaluating your priorities, resiliency and commitment to your family, then check your pulse.PaulSimply the best book that I have ever read. It will inspire every person who reads it to dig deep for their greatness. CarlaIt is about living life with exceptional purpose and infinite possibility.PrestonAuthor JohnA Passaro will teach you, show you, beg you and ultimately force you to look at life from a new perspective.SteveHad me laughing one minute, and in tears the next.KerriIt makes you want to be a better person.ChrisJohn P, you are the real life John Q. I am forever touched by this book. NicoleThis book was a phenomenal read with a great message...Encouraging, uplifting and inspiring.BrandonIt is a quick read, but make sure to block out 3 hours or so because you won't be able to stop reading it.MattEach chapter is better and better, you can't put it down.Sadness, strength, desire, love, hope and the will to keep going...It has it all.Angela I have read it twice and intend to read it again.PeteI got a whole different perspective on life after reading this book.CaroleThis book is a "Manifesto on Life."JoeBeyond Inspiring.GinaI had so many feeling reading this book - it was incredible. Simply an amazing and inspirational read.MariaThis book is intense and hard to put down.VinceDThis book is an inspiration to anybody who has a family and would move heaven and earth to save them if they were in trouble.RalphInspired me to live every day.JasonJohnA has made me believe again.JulianneThis is the type of book that you want to give to others.RobinI do not believe that there is one person who wouldn't benefit from this book.Do yourself a favor and buy a copy for yourself and one for a friend.You will not regret it and your friend will love you for it.Dina*********An emotionally riveting story of one family's refusal to give up, to keep moving forward under tremendous emotional pain and astronomical odds.Twenty-six years ago, JohnA's goal and mission in life was to win a New York State Wrestling Championship. He committed himself to a lifestyle, made the sacrifices, put in the time, starved himself and even shaved his head; he had the hunger, the desire and the determination.But he came up short. For many years it seemed like he did not get a fair exchange for his total dedication to the sport. That the trade off of what he gave and what he got in return to the sport of wrestling was way out of whack. Until he had extreme adversity in his life.And slowly but surely, JohnA started to realize how much the sport of wrestling actually gave back to him. Much more than he ever knew.The sport of wrestling provided JohnA with a much greater reward than the one that he sought - To stand on a podium for a few seconds. It provided him with a way to live life.A belief system that he would use to help him win his ultimate battle. To save his daughter, his family and his love for life.

Author : JohnA Passaro
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,90 MB
Release : 2015-04-13
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 9781511678315

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A riveting, emotional story of one wrestling family's refusal to give up, to be able to endure tremendous emotional pain, and to keep moving forward toward achieving their ultimate goal: to care for and to cure their daughter Jessica, who as a normal 18-year-old college student, has suddenly been placed in a medically induced coma, and to continue to live and love life.

Author : David Shoemaker
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 11,66 MB
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1592408818

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A breakthrough examination of the professional wrestling, its history, its fans, and its wider cultural impact The Squared Circle grows out of David Shoemaker’s writing for Deadspin, where he started the column “Dead Wrestler of the Week” (which boasts more than 1 million page views)—a feature on the many wrestling superstars who died too young because of the abuse they subject their bodies to—and his writing for Grantland, where he covers the pro wrestling world, and its place in the pop culture mainstream. Shoemaker’s sportswriting has since struck a nerve with generations of wrestling fans who—like him—grew up worshipping a sport often derided as “fake” in the wider culture. To them, these professional wrestling superstars are not just heroes but an emotional outlet and the lens through which they learned to see the world. Starting in the early 1900s and exploring the path of pro wrestling in America through the present day, The Squared Circle is the first book to acknowledge both the sport’s broader significance and wrestling fans’ keen intellect and sense of irony. Divided into eras, each section offers a snapshot of the wrestling world, profiles some of the period’s preeminent wrestlers, and the sport’s influence on our broader culture. Through the brawling, bombast, and bloodletting, Shoemaker argues that pro wrestling can teach us about the nature of performance, audience, and, yes, art. Full of unknown history, humor, and self-deprecating reminiscence—but also offering a compelling look at the sport’s rightful place in pop culture—The Squared Circle is the book that legions of wrestling fans have been waiting for. In it, Shoemaker teaches us to look past the spandex and body slams to see an art form that can explain the world.

Author : Hulk Hogan
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 36,16 MB
Release : 2009-09-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1429987901

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In My Life Outside the Ring, Hulk Hogan, legendary wrestler come reality star, reflects on his life, family, and career, and shares how he has found inspiration during difficult times. Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, burst onto the professional wrestling scene in the late seventies and went on to become a world wrestling champion many times over. From humble beginnings, this giant of a man escaped a pre-ordained life of dock and construction work in Port Tampa, Florida, to become one of the most recognizable celebrities on the planet. He did it through sheer will, grit, determination, and a drive to always go over the top and do more than what others thought possible. From the outside, his story was one of a charmed life—he was at the top of his career, had a wonderful and loving family, and a lifelong fan base who worshiped him. Of course he had his up and downs—including hints of steroid abuse and his falling out with WWE and Vince McMahon—but two years tested Hogan more than any other in his lifetime. In 2007, while riding the massive success of his VH1 reality show, Hogan Knows Best, his son Nick was involved in a tragic car accident that left his best friend in critical condition. Then Linda, his wife, left him after 23 years of marriage, his beloved daughter Brooke blamed him for the breakup, and his son went to jail. The tabloid media had a field day. When unflattering jailhouse conversations between him and his son were released to the press the tabloids were in a frenzy. The sudden turmoil and tragedy surrounding Hogan took its toll. He fell into a deep depression, seeing no way out, until one fateful phone call. In My Life Outside the Ring, Hogan will unabashedly recount these events, revealing how his newfound clarity steadied him during the most difficult match of his life—and how he emerged from the battle feeling stronger than ever before. I was right there leaning on the side of the car with my hands when I finally saw Nick—my only son—folded up like an accordion with his head down by the gas pedal. "Nick!" I yelled. I could see he was alive. He turned his head, he stuck his hand out, and gave me a thumbs-up. For a second I was relieved. Then the chaos set in. The noise of engines. Sirens. A saw. Paramedics pulling John from the passenger seat. So much blood. I can't even describe to you how panicked I was. The police and firefighters surrounding us seemed panicked, too. The firefighters started cutting the side of the car open to try to get Nick out, and I'm still standing right there when I hear my boy screaming, "No, no, no, stop! Stop! You're gonna cut my legs off. Dad! Just unbuckle the seatbelt. I can get out!" So I reach in and I push the button on his seat belt, and Nick just crawls right out. His wrist was broken. His ribs were cracked. None of that mattered. He was gonna be okay. But not John. John wasn't moving. —from MY LIFE OUTSIDE THE RING

Author : Barnet Bain
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,94 MB
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1476785465

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"How to unlock your most creative self"--

Author : Chris Kanyon
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 32,13 MB
Release : 2011-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1770900675

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A rare glimpse not only into the life of a professional wrestler, but the life of a gay man in a straight world, this tragic memoir is told in Chris Kanyon’s own words, with the help of journalist Ryan Clark. One of the most popular wrestlers of the late 1990s, Kanyon kept his personal life private from his fans until finally revealing his biggest secret in 2004: he was gay. Going through the various roles that Kanyon played, both in the ring and out of it, as well as his battle with manic depression, this book explores the factors that led to his suicide in 2010. In his voice and the way he wanted it told, these are Kanyon’s last words about his experience rising through the ranks to the top of the professional wrestling world while keeping his sexuality hidden.

Author : Jonathan Snowden
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 2012-08-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 177090221X

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From William Muldoon to Brock Lesnar, this history covers those who have divided themselves as tough guys on the professional wrestling circuit and legitimate confrontations. From catch wrestling master Billy Robinson to the Japanese professional wrestler who gave birth to the global phenomenon that is modern mixed martial arts (MMA), this investigation travels from the shadowy carnival tent and the dingy training hall to the bright lights of the squared circle and the Las Vegas glitz of the octagon. Billy Riley's legendary Wigan Snake Pit and the rigorous UWF Dojo in Tokyo are explored, revealing the secret history of both professional wrestling and the rising sport of MMA. Squared circle icons Strangler Lewis and Lou Thesz and Olympic heroes Danny Hodge and Kurt Angle are also featured.

Author : John “Alexander” Arezzi
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,68 MB
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 177305693X

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A man with three different names ties together the stars of professional wrestling, country music, and the New York Mets. John Arezzi was a lifelong Mets fan who dreamed of a job in baseball. In 1981, he took a job with the Mets Class A team in North Carolina. But Arezzi had another love: professional wrestling. He ran a fan club for the villainous “Classy” Freddie Blassie as a teenager, then progressed to wrestling photographer, and finally even stepped into the ring himself as John Anthony. Eventually he escaped to pursue a new life in altogether different world: country music. After adopting a new name, John Alexander, his many accomplishments include discovering both Patty Loveless and (decades later) Kelsea Ballerini. But wrestling is tough to shake … In the 1990s, Arezzi hosted the pioneering radio talk show Pro Wrestling Spotlight. He also ran the first major conventions, assembling a wrestling who’s who to meet with fans. He promoted shows, both at home and abroad, and was a key figure behind importing lucha libre into America. Mat Memories is Arezzi’s chance to hold the mic, and he holds nothing back — he names names and tells the untold behind-the-scenes stories: from the ring, the stage, and the diamond.

Author : Bret Hart
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 17,21 MB
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0307371468

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In his own words, Bret Hart’s honest, perceptive, startling account of his life in and out of the pro wrestling ring. The sixth-born son of the pro wrestling dynasty founded by Stu Hart and his elegant wife, Helen, Bret Hart is a Canadian icon. As a teenager, he could have been an amateur wrestling Olympic contender, but instead he turned to the family business, climbing into the ring for his dad’s western circuit, Stampede Wrestling. From his early twenties until he retired at 43, Hart kept an audio diary, recording stories of the wrestling life, the relentless travel, the practical jokes, the sex and drugs, and the real rivalries (as opposed to the staged ones). The result is an intimate, no-holds-barred account that will keep readers, not just wrestling fans, riveted. Hart achieved superstardom in pink tights, and won multiple wrestling belts in multiple territories, for both the WWF (now the WWE) and WCW. But he also paid the price in betrayals (most famously by Vince McMahon, a man he had served loyally); in tragic deaths, including the loss of his brother Owen, who died when a stunt went terribly wrong; and in his own massive stroke, most likely resulting from a concussion he received in the ring, and from which, with the spirit of a true champion, he has battled back. Widely considered by his peers as one of the business’s best technicians and workers, Hart describes pro wrestling as part dancing, part acting, and part dangerous physical pursuit. He is proud that in all his years in the ring he never seriously hurt a single wrestler, yet did his utmost to deliver to his fans an experience as credible as it was exciting. He also records the incredible toll the business takes on its workhorses: he estimates that twenty or more of the wrestlers he was regularly matched with have died young, weakened by their own coping mechanisms, namely drugs, alcohol, and steroids. That toll included his own brother-in-law, Davey Boy Smith. No one has ever written about wrestling like Bret Hart. No one has ever lived a life like Bret Hart’s. For as long as I can remember, my world was filled with liars and bullshitters, losers and pretenders, but I also saw the good side of pro wrestling. To me there is something bordering on beautiful about a brotherhood of big tough men who pretended to hurt one another for a living instead of actually doing it. Any idiot can hurt someone. —from Hitman