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Fantastic: The Life of Arnold Schwarzenegger
He has been known as the Austrian Oak, Mr. Universe, and the Terminator. Now he answers to "Governor." From humble beginnings in a small Austrian village, Arnold Schwarzenegger pumped himself into the greatest bodybuilder in history, the biggest movie star in the world, and a political force to be reckoned with--all with raw ambition and driving self-confide...more
Mass Market Paperback, 544 pages
Published
May 30th 2006
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
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What can one say about the outsized, often outrageous Arnold Schwarzenegger--tank driver, bodybuilding champion, action-movie megastar, and now governor of California--that he has not already boasted about himself? Let me tell you (as Arnold--on a first-name basis with everyone--might say), he is one of the most successful acts in the history of promotion.
However, veteran celebrity biographer Leamer has a lot to say here that Arnold might not necessarily approve of, from his savvy in ...more
However, veteran celebrity biographer Leamer has a lot to say here that Arnold might not necessarily approve of, from his savvy in ...more
This is definitely an inspirational story of a man that not everyone likes, but everyone should admire. This is a well-written, fairly in-depth look at the life of a man who accomplished everything he imagined. It is not an entirely positive biography, as the author points out that the only way in which Arnold Schwarzenegger could be considered a self-made man is if you allow for the fact that he has used many helpful people to achieve his goals. However, the author does gloss over much of th...more
Pretty cool biography. I must say Arnold is a truly inspiring person even if you don't like him as the Governator.
Arnold as a human being is not perfect (even if you think he's a cybernetic organism from the future) and he has his flaws too. This book descrives the real Ahnuld, the man who always wanted to achieve, to conquer, but also a man who sometimes has been too selfish or motivated by greed.
I must add:
GET TO DAH CHOPPAH!!!!
Arnold as a human being is not perfect (even if you think he's a cybernetic organism from the future) and he has his flaws too. This book descrives the real Ahnuld, the man who always wanted to achieve, to conquer, but also a man who sometimes has been too selfish or motivated by greed.
I must add:
GET TO DAH CHOPPAH!!!!
I picked up this book hoping to gain some insight on someone who had realized so many goals and dreams. Arnold wanted to greatest bodybuilder in the world, Hollywood’s biggest star, and then governor. Through each pursuit, he was mocked and ridiculed but we all know how Arnold laughed at the end.
The book really gives us the reader a candid and personal look at Arnold’s upbringing and was refreshingly unbiased. This book awakened me to how much Arnold has risen from Mr. Olympia and Co...more
The book really gives us the reader a candid and personal look at Arnold’s upbringing and was refreshingly unbiased. This book awakened me to how much Arnold has risen from Mr. Olympia and Co...more
I know that Arnold has done amazing things to get from where he came from to where he is, but he didn't do it as a gentleman concerned with others.
Read for APUSH.
I learned a lot about Arnold and the seventies. And the Kennedy family.
I did enjoy it though.
I learned a lot about Arnold and the seventies. And the Kennedy family.
I did enjoy it though.
Arnold's story is of a man who is flawed, but has a drive that makes him capable of achieving everything. A winning attitude of from the over achiever of over achievers. Leamer makes the read really easy and chose the exact issues I wanted to focus on.
Excellent biography on a very interesting media personality.
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