Hooker

[Al]

I saw that a new edition has been released on the Kindle so I immediately downloaded a copy. I remember seeing it offered at a Scholastic book sale in my teens and not picking it up, thinking the old timers beyond my interest. I've regretted it for years. The new edition has forwards from Thesz's wife and the author explaining the process. They've admitted some errors and inaccuracies. (But the effort is frankly more than welcome given some autobiographies I've read). So how well does the book hold up for those familiar with the material? And what is the modern perspective of Thesz as a wrestler?

[Loss]

I do want to read this eventually.

 

I love the story about Brian Pillman calling him to argue about points in the book because Stu Hart saw some things differently. I don't remember what those points were.

[Dylan Waco]

I read it again not that long ago. If you take into account that it's St. Louis version of history it's a great book despite the bias. If you take it as an unbiased account. Well you shouldn't be reading wrestling bios

[Al]

Given that I'm almost finished with it within a week, I'd definitely recommend it.