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OverviewA definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andr� the Giant--but who was Andr� Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World transports listeners beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, Andr� worked on his family's farm until he was eighteen, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, Andr� went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at forty-six. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of Andr�'s amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and H�bert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bertrand H�bert , Pat Laprade , Graham RowatPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9781665200004ISBN 10: 1665200006 Publication Date: 28 April 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsNarrator Graham Rowat sounds like a wrestling announcer as he describes a key match in Andre the Giant's career, the 1987 Wrestlemania at the Pontiac Silverdome.-- AudioFile Author InformationBertrand Hebert has been involved in pro wrestling for more than twenty-five years. With Pat Laprade he coauthored Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs and Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story. Hebert also cowrote Pat Patterson's biography, Accepted. Pat Laprade has been involved in pro wrestling for more than fifteen years. He was a field producer for HBO's critically acclaimed documentary Andre the Giant. With Bertrand Hebert he coauthored Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs and Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story. Graham Rowat, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, is a television and theater actor who is best known for his stage performance in Dracula, Beauty and the Beast, and Mamma Mia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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