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| Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks | 
 enlarge | Authors: Mick Foley, Mankind, Wwf
Publisher: HarperEntertainment
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (687 reviews)
Sales Rank: 152169
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 768
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.7
ISBN: 0061031011
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.812092
EAN: 9780061031014
ASIN: 0061031011
Publication Date: October 1, 2000
Release Date: October 3, 2000
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 The Best Story of a Pro-Wrestler You Can Buy August 12, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been a wrestling fan for years, so I knew much about Mankind's story before buying this book thanks to the little mini-documentaries WWF showed on RAW. This really is quite a story though. There will never be another man like this guy. He's done the unbelievable. If you ask me, he had a whole heck of a lot to do with the WWF's success in the late 90's. He really did struggle to make it to the top, and his story is very inspiring. You can really tell how bad this man wanted to accomplish his dream.
The thing I found most interesting about this autobiography was the explanations of the origin of what you see on TV. Mankind explains where he got his finishing moves, his gimmicks, his training, his motivation, and pretty much everything else you need to know. His relationship with Terry Funk is another highlight. Terry Funk's pretty darn interesting. I imagine Funk's story is about as good of a read as this one.
If you're not a wrestling fan, I HIGHLY recommend you read Mankind's story. The hardcover version has a great picture of him upon completion of a deathmatch tournament that pretty much sums up what he's been through for his entire career.
Seriously, this guy NEEDED to retire. He banged himself up like crazy in his matches. No one else had the courage to take the bumps he did. No one SHOULD have to courage to either. They're just so dangerous. It's unwise to take them. Still, Mankind will end up as one of the most legendary wrestlers of all time. The footage of his matches is unforgettable and irreplacable.
A tale of blood and Sweatsocks August 9, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Now I don't like to read ok I would rather......whatever, listen heres the basic storyline for foleys book kinda:
him in wcw
Foley speaks of his missing ear
and the match he lost it in with vader
his ecw carere
He talks about vvader in real life
his carrere and his famliy
Why his familiy wanted him to stop wrestling
more on his wcw carrer
more on his ecw carrer
alot more on his familiy
him in japan for quite abit as
cat-tu-sa jack
somthing about the indies as
manson
he feuds with funk iin ecw but
wants to go to wwf
mcmahon gives in and foley talks
about what he wants
he narrowly avoids being mason the
merciculer
foley feuds with terry funk, hhh, undertaker,
and stone cold steve austin
cactus jack outfit is here but mick was still
called mankind
here comes dude love
and more!
well this book rocks and thats the best part.
A Must Read! August 3, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Mick Foley has written one of the best books on a particular sports subject: the world of professional wrestling. If you are even THINKING about becoming a pro wrassler, read this book. Between this and "Beyond the Mat" (a 1999 documentary that he appeared prominently in), Mr. Foley paints a pretty accurate picture of what it is like to be a pro wrestler-the injuries, the pain, the blood, constant travel, low paydays, and the debilitating conditions that result from a life of physical injuries (it can end very, very badly for some people). Well-written, with funny, sad, insightful, and wry observations on not only the background of Mr. Foley and his wrestling personas (Mankind, Dude Love, et. al.), but also the long road to becoming a superstar in the WWE (nee 'F). Added bonus: this is one of the few sports/entertainment biographies that wasn't ghostwritten by a professional writer- this is all Cactus Jack.
Some minor issues with the book:
1. As honest a writer that Mick Foley is, he still is a Company Man (this was published in conjunction with WWF Media). Mr. Foley seems to go out of his way to bash Turner's World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Maybe it truly was a lousy organization to work for; however, bear in mind that this book was published in late 1999, well into the "Monday Night War" between the two wrestling companies. Mr. Foley is honest in his feelings towards Vince McMahon's treatment of the Hart family (they were wronged by the WWF); however, McMahon comes off as a humanitarian overall compared to Ted Turner.
2. The narrative jumps a bit, and dates sometimes are not as clear as they could have been. This doesn't detract from the overall biography, and it isn't even distracting, but it helps to have a good timeline, in order to follow the events.
3. Little is mentioned about performance-enhancing drugs, something that has dogged professional wrestling, and has led to the shockingly high early-death rate among current and former pro wrestlers.
This isn't a "Juiced"-style tell-all. Foley truly loves his vocation, and is shows in this book. Read it, enjoy it, and then look for some of the older DVDs of Mick Foley's matches in the ECW, WWE/F, WCW, and Indie circuits. 4.5 Stars.
If Wrestler's Are Stupid, Mick Foley Is No Wrestler July 9, 2005
Mick Foley has done a brilliant job of documenting his life story with flourishes of humor and human emotion that will touch and inspire readers of all walks of life.
For my entire life I've watched professional wrestling and am now involved as a ring announcer and commentator. I was never a big Mick Foley fan, though I've always respected his ability. Now, I have been converted.
"Have A Nice Day" is hard to categorize. It isn't fair to classify this as a wrestling book. It's so much more.
This is the perfect read for anyone that needs some inspiration or motivation. Foley was turned down by the WWF more times then Elizabeth Taylor has husbands, yet he now holds the distinction of being a two time WWF heavyweight champion.
In fact, Mick Foley may become the only individual to wear the WWF crown under two separate names. He won the WWF title as Mankind and will soon challenge for it again under the moniker he started his career under, Cactus Jack.
The versatility of "Have A Nice Day" will keep you mesmerized until you finish it. one could consider it a buffet that spans an entire football field - you're certain to find more then enough to fill you up.
With the enormous popularity of professional wrestling today it seems that any professional wrestler could write a book and that would sell. Even Al Snow (read "Have A Nice Day", and you'll understand that!).
This book doesn't need professional wrestling's big push. "Have A Nice Day" and its' author, Mick Foley aka Dude Love aka Mankind aka Cactus Jack, stand on their own.
Sstop reading these reviews. Order the book
Love ya Frank July 6, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I saw this book on Amazon for less an a buck so I decided "what the hell". I've been watching wrestling ever since I was 3 so I was interested in what goes on behind the scenes. As for Mick, I liked him a lot and thought he was funny. But as far as being one of my favs of all time, he was not. The book is the book length and I found myself growing more and more fond of Foley with every turn. The story of DDP being butt naked rubbing on Mick made me laugh for days. After I finished the book I took off to the internet to find someone with tapes of his matches in Japan as well as the WCW days. Mick is a man that desevers all the good things in the to happen to him as in the book we got a sense of how much of a beating this man as taken for over 15 years. Even if you're not a wrestling fan, by the end of the book you'll be rooting for a man to reach stardom because he's just that; a man.
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