What a wonderful book!
Rating:
5 / 5
Honestly, before reading this book, I didn't think much of Mick Foley. I thought he was a crazy, sadistic fool, but other than that, not much.Then I read "Have a Nice Day", and everything changed. Even though he recently retired from in-ring competition, Foley has now become one of my favorite wrestling personalities, and this book has everything to do with that. "Have a Nice Day" is a look inside Foley's life; how he got into wrestling to begin with, how he became known as Cactus Jack, and how he became one of the great wrestlers of our generation. The events he describes are so mind-boggling, that you'll have to read it to believe it. Foley, in addition to recounting his own life, also shows the reader a behind-the-scenes view of the Pro Wrestling business, and he does so with the utmost sincerity. You will know exactly how he feels about the industry and other wrestlers. Overall, this is just a wonderful book, and FUNNY! However, those unfamiliar with Pro Wrestling might not get some of his jokes. And another warning: this is by no means a watered-down version of Foley's life, meaning he goes through some of his more gory wrestling matches in vivid detail, and there are pictures that are very graphic (Except the one with his newborn son, which is just adorable). Not recommended for the squeamish. But this is not in any way recommended only for pro wrestling fans. Anyone who wants to read a story about someone beating countless odds to achieve his lifelong dream should get this book.
A Book About Much More Than Professional Wrestling.
Rating:
5 / 5
FOLEY IS GOD!Mick Foley is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. While his autobiography focuses mostly on his chosen profession of sports entertaiment, it trancends it at the same time. It is a tale of sacrifice and seeing dreams fulfilled. From the time he was a young man untill he ultimately found fame in the WWF, Mr. Foley sacrificed his body and social life for one driving goal, to entertain. With the release of his autobiography, he now does this in two mediums, on television and in the printed word. Mr. Foley has a refreshing and easy flowing writing style. It's as if the author is sitting across the table from you relating his story. A major new talent has been uncovered beneath the mask of Mankind (one of Mr. Foley's three wrestling personas.) What comes through is a truly inspirartional and touching story about a man who does everything to entertain the fans who love him. You can count me as one of the many who do. Even if you don't like 'fake' wrestling, pick up a copy of this wonderful book and read it. The man behing the mask has a lot to teach all of us, about holding on to your dreams and never ever giving up on them. No matter what obstacles life sets in your way. The warning on the inside of the jacket should not be taken lightly, this book is not for the squeminsh. The first chapter goes into great detail on how he lost most of his right ear, and contains several other graphic descriptions on the injuries he has suffered in the pursuit of his career.
Have A Nice Review
Rating:
5 / 5
The first of the WWF (now WWE) autobiographies, and still the best. Foley, unsatisfied with the way his ghost writer scripted his book initially, decided to write it himself. Certainly, Foley should be credited with trying to write alone, rather than just let his ghostwriter do the work for him, but it is a testament to Foley the man that he wants anything with his name on it to be true to himself.
Foley proves himself quite literate, despite first impression from a guy who competes in matches with barbed wire and explosives, and taking over a dozen HARD chairshots to the head at the WWF's Royal Rumble 1999 Pay-Per-View. He also comes off as having quite a good sense of hunor, not only about himself, but about the wrestling business in general.
One might also think that due to his "King of the Death Match" label that Foley might be a little arrogant, as people might think all pro wrestlers are, but Foley again proves people wrong, as he is quite humble about not only his beginnings, but also his rise to the top, becoming a WWF World Heavyweight Champion. Sure, it's not real competition, but to get the title demonstrates the company's confidence in your ability as a performer to draw crowds. Certainly everyone strives to have the confidence of their company behind them.
As Foley has stated numerous times, both in his book, and in interviews, yes, he has sustained some bodily harm in his matches. Yes, he may never be able to walk straight, or stand tall again. However, he has lived his dream. How many people can say that? As Foley himself states, the damage that has been done to him physically is a small price to pay for living out his dream.
An excellent read, wrestling fan or no.
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