Chris Jericho - A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex Book

[Kam]

Book Description:

Chris Jericho is the first undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the WWE and WCW, and has been called one of the fifty greatest wrestlers of all time. Now retired, he is writing his memoir, telling the story of his journey from wrestling school in Canada to his time in leagues in Mexico and Japan to his big break in the WCW. He'll dish the dirt on how he worked his way through the ranks alongside major wrestling stars like Chris Benoit and Lance Storm to become a major superstar.

From Publishers Weekly:

This funny, insightful and compulsively readable autobiography by professional wrestling superstar Lion Heart Jericho matches fellow wrestler Mick Foley's bestselling Have a Nice Day! Jericho reached international stardom after joining the media juggernaut World Wrestling Entertainment (formerly WWF) in 1999, but this book neglects his many accomplishments since then, such as his legendary same-night defeat of wrestling powerhouses the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin to become the WWE's first undisputed heavyweight champion. Instead, Jericho recounts the fascinating story of his early years—in effect, a short history of world wrestling trends since 1960—from his brutal early training in his native Canada through finally being invited to join the WWE. Jericho ignores or glosses over controversial topics like steroid use, preferring to keep things light and cheery. His hilarious and detailed descriptions of his many bouts, especially his 1995 calling card match in Japan before 10,000 fans, will leave readers hoping for a sequel. (Oct. 25)
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UK: £16.99 (Amazon UK)
USA: $18.20 (Amazon USA)

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[Da Showstoppa]

I've heard Jericho doesn't write about his time in WWE though. So is this only half an autobiography?

[Kam]

Originally Posted by Da Showstoppa I've heard Jericho doesn't write about his time in WWE though. So is this only half an autobiography?

From the Review:

Instead, Jericho recounts the fascinating story of his early years—in effect, a short history of world wrestling trends since 1960—from his brutal early training in his native Canada through finally being invited to join the WWE.

So yeah

[Da Showstoppa]

Shame. Still sounds like a good read though. Maybe he'll do a later one with WWE.

[Tnafan]

when is it coming to england

[Kam]

Originally Posted by Tnafan when is it coming to england

According to Amazon: 21 Feb 2008 - but it could change.

[Joey Asbo]

If it dosent have the WWE days i think i'll wait for a cheap paperback edition!

[Naitch]

Lance Storm has said that this could be better than Foley's book which is quite the compliment. Granted he may be somewhat biased towards Jericho but there you go.

“A Lion’s Tale” is a fantastic read and may actually dethrone Mick Foley’s “Have a Nice Day” as the best wrestling biography ever. I had more fun reading this book than any other book I have ever read, and I read an absurd amount of books. I laughed out loud constantly while reading this book, and was amazed at the honesty and absurdity of the adventures Jericho shares with us in this book.

[DC]

“A Lion’s Tale” is a fantastic read and may actually dethrone Mick Foley’s “Have a Nice Day” as the best wrestling biography ever. I had more fun reading this book than any other book I have ever read, and I read an absurd amount of books. I laughed out loud constantly while reading this book, and was amazed at the honesty and absurdity of the adventures Jericho shares with us in this book.

I think Lance wants us to know that this is a book.

[Da Showstoppa]

Originally Posted by Kam According to Amazon: 21 Feb 2008 - but it could change.

Surely you could get an imported one from somewhere? I mean books don't have region lockouts do they! I don't know why it takes so long for a book to come out over here - it's going to be the same language.