- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; 1st Pocket Books Hardcover Ed edition (5 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743456912
- ISBN-13: 978-0743456913
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 372,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One of the biggest wrestling superstars of the past 20 years, and one of the greatest champions of all time, Ric Flair has carved out a legacy for himself that will never be surpassed. Born Richard Fliehr in Minneapolis, he made his professional wrestling debut in 1972, quickly rising to the top of the Mid-Atlantic region where he won the regional and tag-team titles as well as the US title. In 1975 however his career almost ended when he suffered a broken back, ironically in a plane crash, not in the ring. Showing incredible resilience, Flair returned to the ring within six months. Teaming up with Gregory Valentine, he won the NWA Tag Team Title, later winning the NWA Title by defeating 'The American Dream', Dusty Rhoades. Subsequently he entered the WWF and beat Randy 'The Macho Man' Savage for hte WWF Heavyweight Title, only to return to the WCW with tremendous success. He is now back with WWE where he still competes at the same time as managing other stars, among them Triple H. Known as 'The Dirtiest Player in the Game', Ric Flair is one of the cagiest competitors ever to step into the ring. Outside the ring he is both flamboyant and outspoken, a personality who stands out even amongst the many larger-than-life stars of the WWE. His story is one that every WWE fan will want to read.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There have been a glut of wrestling autobiographies in the past 5 or 6 years, starting with Mick Foley and encompassing legends like Hulk Hogan and Jerry Lawler (as well as more dubious choices, such as the Hardyz, Chyna and Lita) but the one amazing story that all fans have been waiting for is that of Ric Flair and the good news is that it certainly doesn't disappoint.
The one thing that comes shining through this book is Flair's remarkable honesty. He really pulls no punches when talking about some wrestlers and it's no surprise that the likes of Bret Hart, Mick Foley and Hulk Hogan were less than thrilled with what Flair says about them. (Of course, Foley and Hogan can't complain after both trashed Flair in their earlier autobiographies.)
There were times reading this book, especially in his early career, where I actually quite disliked Flair but as the book goes on it's impossible not to admire his determination and not to feel as agrieved as he was that his career and legacy was so harshly maltreated by WCW after all he'd done for them. Similarly, you share his triumph when he describes his return to WWE in 2001 and his conquering of the mental demons which were plaguing him in the ring at the time.
Whether you like Flair or not, this book is an amazing read if only for the remarkable road stories he can tell, such as his hell-raising exploits with the Horsemen, his ill-fated trip to Asia with Muhammed Ali and of course his near-fatal plane crash after which he was told to never wrestle again. Any self-respecting fan of wrestling should read this amazing story.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent autobiography where the Nature Boy pulls no punches and tells it like it is. From his rise through the ranks of the NWA at the start of his career to his countless World Title wins, he keeps the reader gripped with his many tales of the squared circle and beyond.
He gives his honest opinion on many names in the industry including Eric Bischoff, Mick Foley, Bret Hart and many more. Ric has shocked the world with his honesty and pans out his life in what is undoubtably the wrestling book of the year and contender for the best wrestling book of all time.
Believe me you wont be able to put it down!
He gives his honest opinion on many names in the industry including Eric Bischoff, Mick Foley, Bret Hart and many more. Ric has shocked the world with his honesty and pans out his life in what is undoubtably the wrestling book of the year and contender for the best wrestling book of all time.
Believe me you wont be able to put it down!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wooooooooooooooo! Buy this Book! Woooooooooooo! Read it!
This book is without doubt one of the most controversial books in wrestling history and kept me so hooked throughout that I have read it twice already!
Despite being WWE trademarked this book has not been censored and Flair's honesty about himself, his peers and a certain Eric Bischoff gives an incredible inside view on wrestling. It includes more backstabbing, sleaze and disloyalty than the American Government! Flair speaks openly about how the industry has evolved from the "working" wrestler of old to the "Sports entertainers" of today. Flair does not hold back in his criticism of dozens of Ex-wrestlers/promoters including Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart and Mick Foley and his straight talking style is like being involved in a 350 page classic Flair interview with plenty of Woooooooo's, girls and limo riding!!!! Flair is a true legend of the industry and guides us through the 30 years he has enjoyed and at times despised in the industry whether it be as a member of WWE, WCW or NWA in true Ric 'Nature Boy' Flair stylin and profiling Fashion! He has held no fewer than 16 World Heavyweight Titles and has eclipsed any previous grappler with this stunning account of 30 inspirational years in this fantastic industry!
This book is without doubt one of the most controversial books in wrestling history and kept me so hooked throughout that I have read it twice already!
Despite being WWE trademarked this book has not been censored and Flair's honesty about himself, his peers and a certain Eric Bischoff gives an incredible inside view on wrestling. It includes more backstabbing, sleaze and disloyalty than the American Government! Flair speaks openly about how the industry has evolved from the "working" wrestler of old to the "Sports entertainers" of today. Flair does not hold back in his criticism of dozens of Ex-wrestlers/promoters including Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart and Mick Foley and his straight talking style is like being involved in a 350 page classic Flair interview with plenty of Woooooooo's, girls and limo riding!!!! Flair is a true legend of the industry and guides us through the 30 years he has enjoyed and at times despised in the industry whether it be as a member of WWE, WCW or NWA in true Ric 'Nature Boy' Flair stylin and profiling Fashion! He has held no fewer than 16 World Heavyweight Titles and has eclipsed any previous grappler with this stunning account of 30 inspirational years in this fantastic industry!
This Book is simply the greatest book I have read about Wrestling and doubles my already massive amount of respect I hold for the greatest wrestler of all time!
" To be the man, You Gotta Beat The Man, I am The Man!"
Ric Flair
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Interesting Read
Despite it being short,(I like big books)"To be the man" is an entertaining and interesting read.Covering his early NWA days right up to the date this book was written. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. J. Mcintyre
A must for wrestling fans
At this stage i'm only 170 pages in but I'm hooked, its a good read and you really get a deeper understanding of the man who made wrestling what it is today. Read more
Published 11 months ago by oli
Stylin' and Profilin'
As a life long follower of the Nature Boy, I was excited about reading this book, though a little sceptical about how much free reign to speak his mind he would get in a WWE... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sockymon
good honest read
I really enjoyed this book about Rick Flair. To me it was like he was sitting there just chatting about his life . Read more
Published 14 months ago by gaz115
Stylin and profilin
The nature boy finally lets us into his world and lets all of us know what it takes to be the man. From the early years and his tragic beginning in life through injuries, plane... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2007 by Mr. F. P. Moon
Very good read, one of the best wrestling autobiographies
The book provides great detail about the career and life of Ric Flair, from the tragic plane crash, to the partying, to the classic matches. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2006 by I. Littler
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When i first looked at this book i had great expectations but nothing prepared me for what it turned out to be. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2004 by Brendon O'Shea
TO BE THE MAN Wooo!
Born Richard Morgan Fliehr on 25th Feb1949 to Richard Reid Fliehr & Kathleen Virginia Kinsmiller in Minnesota. Or so the Nature Boy Thought. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2004 by "chrisshelley1980"
Flair for the Gold!!!!
You think you know Ric Flair after watching him for over fifteen years????
Think again.
This book is absolutely fantastic - brutally honest at times, painful almost to read the... Read more
Published on 26 July 2004
Ric Flair to be the man unmissable read
Simple the best wrestling autobiography written today, it has everything from road tales, to bashing Vince Russo and Eric Bisshoff goes into his highs and lows of the... Read more
Published on 10 July 2004
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