A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex by Chris Jericho
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Book Reviews of A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex
Book Review: Never really knew how hard it was for Jericho...
Summary: 5 Stars
In this great book, he will tell you his rise to the wrestling business, while telling you how much his family means to him. Is a great book I read it in two days is very funny and insightful into the wrestling world but also in the Chris life. How he train, where did he first wrestle and how he counts every match he has ever had and that is why his second book is call How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps because that is the number of matches he has had he tells you why he counts them. He tells you about how many times he had a gun pointed at him. He tells you about his rise in Mexico, and how different the style is over there compare to the US. He will tell you stories of how he lost his virginity. He will talk about stories in Mexico the friend and enemies he made and the lost of friend over there. He then tells you about his hero and about the men he wanted to his future partner Owen hart and how he got to meet him just a few years before he join the WWF and how when he was sinning a contract with the WWF just months before Jericho came to the WWF, Owen hart died of a tragic accident in a live PPV that he was watching from his home. He will tell you about trying to go to Japan and getting over but failing and trying so many gimmicks and still people not liking him. He will tell you about wrestling in Germany, and meeting some very interesting characters over there, while trying to get laid. He will tell you his stories about Japan and how weir it is. He then tells you how he got over in Japan and finally met Eric from WCW who would give a a contract without knowing who he was just because Benoit told him Jericho was good. He will tell you how the WCW almost kill his passion for wrestling. Finally he will talk about sinning with the WWF and stepping over those black curtains to cut a promo with the Rock...
Book Review: The Best Wrestling Book Ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me begin by saying I've read the memoirs of Mick Foley, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, & Dynamite Kid and I enjoyed them all very much, but Chris Jericho's A Lion's Tale is far and away the best.
On every page Jerich reveals his love and passion for wrestling without ever once indulging in the grating self-promotion, self-important, self-deceiving that I believe permeates every other wrestling memoir I've ever read.
Jericho recounts his wrestling life beginning with his first introduction to the superstars of Verne Gagne's AWA right and 500 pages later ending with the moments before he sets out to confront the Rock in his WWF debut.
This more than any other wrestling book I've ever read is suitable for both fans and non-fans alike. Jericho is hilarious. While this is no shocker to his fans, it is his self-deprecating humor that makes every page so utterly engrossing. This book is unbelievably funny. I coud not count the number of times I laughed out loud. The book has plenty of "shoot" info for hardcore fans, but Jericho's underdog story and his style of writing, gives an opportunity for non-fans to peek behind the curtain of the bizarre world of professional wrestling.
I can't recommend this book enough. Jericho takes the reader along with him to Winnepeg...Mexico...Germany...Japan...the Smokey Mountains...WCW...and all points in between. No matter whether you hate Jericho or love him or whether you love wrestling or think it's stupid, I promise you will enjoy this book.
Book Review: Simply Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
"A Lion's Tale" is one of the best books I've read in a long time. The story focuses on a young man hoping to achieve his dream of being a pro-wrestler and all the steps he takes to make that dream a reality. For that reason, the appeal goes far beyond wrestling fans.
There's an early scene where he tells some people in his hometown that he plans to go to wrestling school, and they all laugh at him. It's a tender moment that anyone with a semi-outlandish goal knows well. Like a true believer, Jericho dismisses their hurtful actions and pushes ahead.
My favorite part of the book is when he relates his time at the training camp where he meets Lance Storm. Surrounded by out of shape fans who went to the camp without any training, the pair become fast friends. Some of their early matches can be found on youtube, which adds an extra dimension to the book. In one scene, I laughed out loud as the two faced each other at a child's birthday party. Their pay? A couple of free hot dogs with all the fixings.
The book is jammed with colorful stories that all lead up to the big moment where his dream becomes his reality.
This isn't just a great "wrestling book." It's a great book period. Highly recommended to anyone who likes to see other people succeed.
Book Review: YOU WILL BECOME A JERICHOLIC
Summary: 5 Stars
There's no doubting that Chris Jericho is one of the biggest names in wrestling right now, but it always wasn't that way. One read of this book will tell you that. For people expecting a full account of his wwe run will be disappointed as this book stops just as he makes his debut on raw is war in 1999 (he is writing a second book to cover that part of his career).
This book covers his early career from his time in Canada, Mexico, Japan and finally getting a chance in the United States with Paul Heyman's ecw. You will learn of his frustration of been in wcw and being wasted because he wasn't big enough. You will learn about his personal life and how he dealt with his mother being a paraplegic.
But what stands out most is that this is one of the funniest books you will ever read and that Jericho has a funny story for every event that takes place.
What becomes obvious from this book is that Jericho is part of a dying breed of wrestler, one that has to pay his dues and doesn't get to main event status in six months. You will learn of his friendship with Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero and how their careers took similar paths.
This book is highly recommended and when your done reading this you will be counting the days to his next book.
Book Review: The True Meaning of Heart of A Lion
Summary: 5 Stars
What can truly be said about Chris Jericho.
He has proven himself to be a devoted family man, caring individual, one of wrestlings most entertaining and athletic characters....
and a truly gifted storyteller.
Jericho allows the reader to enter his world, starting in the early days of growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to idoliizing the wrestlers he saw on television, to ending up in the big leagues of the WWF (now known as WWE). Stops along this journey include tours in Mexico, Japan, and other United States promotions.
Throughout the book, Jerichos' charm shines through like a beam of sunlight. The humor on display will make you laugh out loud, leading others to wonder what is so funny.
Jericho shows his true colors (all of them good, by the way) giving his true opinion on a number of opponents and subjects. His truthfulness will make the reader feel a true connection to him, and want to know even more.
I highly reccomend this piece of gold literature to any wrestling fan. Non wrestling fans will also appreciate the desire shown by one of grapplings true masters. It is so good, you will have trouble putting it down.
Long live the leader of the Jerichon Army.