Hardcore Diaries - By Mick Foley

[Kam]

Book Description:

What was I thinking? Another autobiography? A third? Who did I think I was, Winston Churchill? Why would I want to set my pen loose on hundreds of sheets of notebook paper unless I really felt I had something worth writing about?

Besides, I had a wrestling comeback to prepare for, mentally and physically, provided I could get Vince McMahon and the WWE creative staff to embrace what I was sure was the single greatest storyline of my career.

Then it hit me: the storyline. I would give WWE fans unprecedented access to World Wrestling Entertainment, covering everything from conception to completion. I would recount how I felt about specific interviews and matches, whether they helped or hurt. I would expose the backstage politics, shed some light on my rocky relationship with Vince McMahon, offer insights into my personal dealings with WWE Superstars, and tell stories about my favorite Divas.

But I wasn't interested in writing just a wrestling book. I wanted to share moments from my personal life as well, from a humorous look at my unlikely dinner with polarizing neocon Paul Wolfowitz, to my haunting meeting with a severely burned boy in Afghanistan, to my peculiar obsession with a certain jolly old elf.

I knew I could make the fans care about this storyline, provided I could once again find the passion to make the story come to life in arenas around the country and on television sets around the world.

Most importantly, I had to ask myself a vital question, one upon which this whole idea, and therefore the book you hold, hinges: Was I willing to become the first voluntary member of the Vince McMahon "Kiss My Ass Club"? I sat on the idea for a few days, to let the idea ripen and mature in my mind, like a fine vintage wine, and to figure out if I was really willing to kiss his ass. I mean, literally kiss a man's ass. Sure, I'd been kissing the same guy's ass figuratively for a decade. But this was different. Did I really have the testicular fortitude required for such a task? In front of millions? Including my wife and kids?

I made the call.

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USA: $16.32 (Amazon USA)

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[Mitchell]

Great read. I... ahem... obtained a copy yesterday. Although the jokes and namedropping do wear thin, it's a fun read. Well worth buying.

[edd]

I brought that book a couple days ago but as far i had read it its a good book.

[The Icon]

I got the book yesterday, but am not sure when I will read it. I hope it's as god as His first Two Diaries.

[DOB]

Forty pages in,it's a great read already.Ordered Foley is good and Have a Nice Day just there.

[Cheers]

Both good reads DOB

[The Icon]

Yeah I started it last night, so far so great.

[Burakiosaurus]

i'm not getting into this as much as i did the first two, despite it being a signed copy, it's a tad too 'goofy' for me so far, i hope it gets better!

[Ro_y Disco]

A very good read. I bought this last Tuesday and finished it on Monday. It was the first book I wanted to buy in 2 years (i.e. not just walked into a shop and thought "oo that's cheap, I'll have it), after "Turning the Tables: the Story of ECW".

It's not as good as the two previous books, but still definently worth a read. The book consists of "diary" entries made in the build up to ONS 06. It is also intersected with tales and annecdotes both in and away from WWE (sometimkes taken from his online "Foley is Blog" from WWE.com). Some of them are very touching, like his visit to Iraq. He also tels some funny stories, mostly about his kids, that had me almost laughing out loud when I was reading it at work. His "jokes" do wear a little thin at times though.

He is brutally honest and open about his thoughts and feelings. Some of them I didn't agree with, but I respect him for calling things like he sees them. He is also very critical of the WWE politics and writing system.

Another thing that was great is that he talks about ROH and TNA, and his decision not to sign with TNA. Again, I'm not sure if I agree with his decision, but he defends himself quite well.

I can't believe I polished this off in 6 days! I couldn't put it down at times.

Overall, a very good book. Worth a read, but not essential.