Hollywood Hulk Hogan

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Summary: A great read...
Review: There is no denying that Hulk Hogan played a big role in making what the wrestling industry is today. He's been around long enough that this book not only serves as a sight into the life of Terry Bollea, but it also serves as a good account of how wrestling has evolved since the '70s, as well as some of the reasons for WCW's going under. Since Hogan co-writes it himself, it tends to make an easier read for most people (whereas professional writers can be rough for casual readers, guys like Hogan identify easier with the normal person).

The book covers Hogan's career through it's ups and downs, from his personal to his professional. Other reviewers keep bashing Hogan saying that he's full of himself throughout the book but Hogan admits that he isn't the best physical specimen out there and explains that he was always nervous about things and doubted himself often. So, in truth, he gives a good neutral viewpoint about what he did manage to do right, and his many screw-ups that he regrets now. Hogan just comes off as a regular guy who's life is more complicated then most people give him credit for.

He also covers many issues and defends himself from personal attacks coming from everywhere, from the media to viewers like the ones that visit this site. He addresses verbal attacks from Vince McMahon, Bret Hart, Vince Russo, and many more. The only real downside is that the book was written too early. Hogan should've waited a while longer until his wrestling career was actually finished so that it wouldn't just drop off at the end.

Aside from that, the only real reason for a wrestling fan not to by this book is if they really hate Terry Bollea (like a few people that visit here apparently do), but even if you aren't a Hulkamaniac, this is a good purchase for the goings-on of the industry. It's well written and despite what people will tell you, Hogan presents an educated and experienced viewpoint (not an egomaniacal one).

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Summary: HOGAN FANTASY
Review: This book is total Hulk Hogan fantasy land. Any Wrestling fan who saw the wwf in the 1980s will know full well that most of Hogan`s tales are fabrications and out and out lies. If there was ever any doubt about Hulk Hogan`s obsessive ego and self indulgence then this book settles it. It is nothing more than a big joke from cover to cover. Dont bother read Bobby Heenan`s instead.

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Summary: Egomania is running wild
Review: This book was better than I thought it would be. I thought I knew a lot about Hulk Hogan, but the book reveals details about his life that I was not aware of. Plus it is interesting to get Hulk's perspective on the well known events in his life. But it gets annoying sometimes the way he puts himself over so much. Like when he says that every kid he ever talked to about Jesus accepted Christ as his/her Savior. Or when he claims that every one of his movies made money. Or his outrageous claim that even though Bruno Sammartino vs Larry Zbyszko headlined "Showdown at Shea", Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant was the only match people really cared about. Also, I noticed a few factual errors (Steven Spielberg didn't direct Gremlins 2). But it is still an interesting read, and Hulk's fans should enjoy it.

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Summary: hulk hogan review
Review: this was good book to read. It gave a little insight to the personal life of him that most people dont see.