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BOOKER T: MY RISE TO WRESTLING ROYALTY is a fascinating collection of wrestling lore that will appeal to the hard-core fan, as well as a follower of popular culture. --Miranda Owen, Fresh Fiction The book is packed with stories from WCW, WWE and TNA and Booker doesn't hold back at all. It's an emotional journey where he exposes every aspect of his life in hopes that someone somewhere will get something out of it --and they will. He talks about some of his favorite feuds, storylines, angles and matches with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin (yes, the grocery store fight is detailed) The Rock, Chris Benoit, Goldust and others as well as introducing the Legends Championship in TNA. Being a 35x champion and having wrestled in the business for over 20 years, there are a lot of stories to be told in this book and there's not a dull moment either. Booker is a storyteller if there ever was one and Booker T: My Rise to Wrestling Royalty is a book that will pique the interest of any wrestling fan anywhere. --Reggie Edwards, The Front Row Report

 BOOKER T: MY RISE TO WRESTLING ROYALTY is a fascinating collection of wrestling lore that will appeal to the hard-core fan, as well as a follower of popular culture.  Miranda Owen, Fresh Fiction The book is packed with stories from WCW, WWE and TNA and Booker doesn't hold back at all. It's an emotional journey where he exposes every aspect of his life in hopes that someone somewhere will get something out of it  and they will. He talks about some of his favorite feuds, storylines, angles and matches with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin (yes, the grocery store fight is detailed) The Rock, Chris Benoit, Goldust and others as well as introducing the Legends Championship in TNA. Being a 35x champion and having wrestled in the business for over 20 years, there are a lot of stories to be told in this book and there's not a dull moment either. Booker is a storyteller if there ever was one and Booker T: My Rise to Wrestling Royalty is a book that will pique the interest of any wrestling fan anywhere.  Reggie Edwards, The Front Row ReportIf you enjoy Booker T's first book From Prison to Promise, then you will truly enjoy his new book. My Rise to Wrestling Royalty picks up where the previous book left off. . . . Overall if you want a good look into Booker T's career and the business, pick it up. It's a must read for wrestling fans. Otakus & Geeks He is one of the most beloved WWE Superstars of all time, and for the first time in his new book, My Rise to Wrestling Royalty, he takes you step-by-step along the way to glory. It is one of my favorite books of all time . . . period.  The Troy Show

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"Booker T. Huffman is the WWE Smackdown General Manager, 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee and a trainer for the hugely popular reality series, ""World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) Tough Enough."" He holds 35 major professional titles within ""WWE, World Championship Wrestling (WCW),"" and ""Total Nonstop Action (TNA)."" He owns and operates Pro Wrestling Academy, a wrestling school which strives to help students ages 13 and up achieve their dreams. His nonprofit organization, ""Booker T Fights for Kids Foundation,"" has supported many outreach endeavors, including the patient-focused campaign of the ""National Marrow Donor Program(R), "" overseas visits to U.S. troops, and displaced Hurricane Katrina victims. He lives in Houston, Texas. Andrew William Wright is an author, a producer, and a writer. He is the coauthor of ""The Road Warriors"" and has contributed to several New Jersey newspapers, including the"" Asbury Park Press."" He has produced ""The Hardy Show"" featuring Matt and Jeff Hardy and RVD-TV with Rob Van Dam. He lives in Ocean, New Jersey."

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