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What does it feel like to fall through a flaming table for the very first time? Or the umpteenth time for that matter. In the fresh off-the-cuff style that has earned him legions of admirers and made his previous wrestling books massive worldwide bestsellers, Foley gives readers a blow-by-blow first-hand account of exactly what it is like to step into the wrestling ring. As a champion wrestler he was known both for his tenacity in the ring and for the fearlessness which led him to take extraordinary risks in any number of groundbreaking dangerous stunts. And as an industry insider he offers a unique perspective on what it was like to perform at that level which readers will never find anywhere else. In HARDCORE DIARIES Mick Foley will take fans right inside a wrestling year, vividly recreating his experiences in diary form, and revealing how mentally and physically preparing for this extremely challenging sport has helped him become the legend he is today.
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Format:Hardcover
After over 5 years since 'Foley is Good' and two excellent novels later, Mick Foley is back with the third and final (although who really knows?) chapter of his life story. Being a huge fan of Foley both in the ring and the world of literature I pretty much instantly pre-ordered the latest installment which arrived much earlier than I expected (Thanks Amazon!) and I must say that 'Hardcore Diaries' just about lives up to expectations. Sure it isn't the behemoth that is 'Have A Nice Day!' but then nothing is. What it is however is a great read as well as an (in my opinion) unprecedented look into the workings of WWE, Vince McMahon and the wrestling business as a whole. Reading about Foley's conception for the perfect angle right through to the conclusion of 'ECW One Night Stand 2006' was certainly an eye-opener and made this reader wonder how Foley feels about the current state of ECW as well as the WWE product as a whole.
Mick Foley speaks with his refreshing dose of brutal honesty and humour about such key figures as Paul Heyman, Stephanie McMahon, Ric Flair and Triple H as well as enough brutal home truths about Vince to keep one going for many years. However I give kudos to Vince and the WWE machine for seemingly letting Foley's words be published uncensored even if it has reportedly cost Mick Foley a 'Wrestlemania' pay-off this year.
It does seem however that Mick has used the book to air a few issues with certain members of the WWE roster or to make a point about his treatment in Ric Flair's autobiography. However as a good half of the book constitutes diary entries through May and June of 2006, we're getting access to Mick Foley's feelings at that precise moment without the benefit of hindsight, something which makes this book all the more intriguing to read.
For all fans of the previous volumes there are plenty of stories about Mick's family who after reading 3 books about are just as integral to these books as Mick himself. There are also some great stories about fans that Mick has grown close to both in the U.S. and Afghanistan as well as some great WWE Diva stories (Melina features pretty prominently) and a great chapter on Twisted Sister's Dee Snider. Plus it's all liberally sprinkled with the obligatory Al Snow, Test, Mark Henry jokes and even a reference to Buff v Booker T in 2001 something I found personally funny.
As a writer Mick Foley really appeals to me. Not only did I like his autobiographies but both 'Tietam Brown' and 'Scooter' sit pride of place on my bookshelf. Now 'Hardcore Diaries' can join them, and is more than worthy.
Mike Norris
Mick Foley speaks with his refreshing dose of brutal honesty and humour about such key figures as Paul Heyman, Stephanie McMahon, Ric Flair and Triple H as well as enough brutal home truths about Vince to keep one going for many years. However I give kudos to Vince and the WWE machine for seemingly letting Foley's words be published uncensored even if it has reportedly cost Mick Foley a 'Wrestlemania' pay-off this year.
It does seem however that Mick has used the book to air a few issues with certain members of the WWE roster or to make a point about his treatment in Ric Flair's autobiography. However as a good half of the book constitutes diary entries through May and June of 2006, we're getting access to Mick Foley's feelings at that precise moment without the benefit of hindsight, something which makes this book all the more intriguing to read.
For all fans of the previous volumes there are plenty of stories about Mick's family who after reading 3 books about are just as integral to these books as Mick himself. There are also some great stories about fans that Mick has grown close to both in the U.S. and Afghanistan as well as some great WWE Diva stories (Melina features pretty prominently) and a great chapter on Twisted Sister's Dee Snider. Plus it's all liberally sprinkled with the obligatory Al Snow, Test, Mark Henry jokes and even a reference to Buff v Booker T in 2001 something I found personally funny.
As a writer Mick Foley really appeals to me. Not only did I like his autobiographies but both 'Tietam Brown' and 'Scooter' sit pride of place on my bookshelf. Now 'Hardcore Diaries' can join them, and is more than worthy.
Mike Norris
Format:Paperback
Mick Foley never fails to disappoint in his memoirs. This volume deals mainly with the development of a wrestling angle (story) from its inception to its somewhat mangled fruition. Liberally interspersed is Foley's thoughts on a huge spectrum of other issues, which - for a professional wrestler who has had more than a few unprotected chair shots to the head - are often very poignant and this is where the book finds its heart and soul. Regardless of whether you are a wrestling fan or not, this book is an autobiography of a legend of our time, a good man.
Format:Kindle Edition
I'd already read Mick Foley's first autobiography and, whilst I've kept up to date with his TV career, I only recently downloaded this instalment of his written work. Taking the format of a diary, this can be a little disjointed as the entries switch from scene to scene and time-frame to time-frame. However, that doesn't take anything away from the impact of the story, which tries to capture a snapshot of Mick building up to a highly anticipated match. The tone is light but there are moments of true sincerity, from a man who stands out from his peers as a great performer but also a gifted story teller.
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Hardcore Legend
This is a fantastic book from mick foley
hardcore legend. I found the book very detailed and knowledgeable in
things i didn't know.
hardcore legend. I found the book very detailed and knowledgeable in
things i didn't know.
Published 21 months ago by Miles 23
Very good book, and good sense of humor
It was the first book of the three biographies of Foley that i read, and now i bought the other two. So that can tell you that i liked. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by djcloud
And enjoyable read...
The "hardcore diaries" have gotten some bad press from being not just about wrestling-Foley does go off on tangents for some of the book-but it always comes back to wrestling-and... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2008 by C. Steed
Disappointing.
Loved his first two (wrestling) books. But with this book I found myself skipping large portions to get to actual Wrestling stories, he goes off track way too often. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2008 by I. Parr
Like a starter-enjoyable but you feel you're missing the main course
The Hardcore Diaries is an interesting and enjoyable read, which just seems to have something missing. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2007 by Mr. Mark D. Bradshaw
Enjoyable and amusing......but possibly running out of things to write...
If you liked Mick Foley's other wrestling books, then you'll enjoy this - Just not as much. Written in Mick's friendly and easy to read style, this book is basically what it says... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2007 by Alex J.
A downturn.
Mick Foley is my favourite wrestler, and one of my favourite authors. His books Tietam Brown, Foley Is Good and Have A Nice Day! Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by dynamitekid156
foley writes a nearly as classic hattrick.
having read micks other two books this one is not really as classic as the others,but is worth spending your hard earnt money on. Read more
Published on 23 May 2007 by N. C. Wilson
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