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To be the Man (WWE) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Ric Flair (Author), Keith Elliot Greenberg (Contributor) "I don't remember crying much as a kid ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; New Ed edition (6 Jun 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743491815
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743491815
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 88,910 in Books (See Bestsellers 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 WWEand beat Randy 'The Macho Man' Savage for the WWE 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

About the Author
Keith Elliot Greenberg is a lifelong wrestling fan and a senior writer for World Wrestling Entertainment publications. He is also an award winning television producer whose work has been seen on 48 Hours, America's Most Wanted, VH-1 and The History Channel. He is the author of more than thirty non-fiction books for children and lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You've seen his great matches... now read his real story!, 4 Jan 2005
By S. Porter (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To be the Man (WWE) (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.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!, 2 Aug 2004
This review is from: To be the Man (WWE) (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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ric "Nature Boy" Flair - The Biggest of all Legends! Read..., 26 Aug 2004
This review is from: To be the Man (WWE) (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 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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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
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read, one of the best wrestling autobiographies
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5.0 out of 5 stars Flair for the Gold!!!!
You think you know Ric Flair after watching him for over fifteen years????

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