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Blakwidow: My First Year As a Professional Wrestler

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Amanda Storm's book captures the essence fo what it's like to break into professional wrestling from a woman's point of view. It has a lot of more grit and character than many of the "superstar bios" that have been published of late. This is a unique view of professional wrestling that entertaining and very well-written. Get it!

This is a great book. Guys like the Rock or Mankind can write a book but this is a really interesting look behind the scenes of pro wrestling that produces guys like the Rock or Mankind. Amanda Storm is very entertaining to read and I will definitely buy anything else with her name on it.

Here's a chance to read about a wrestler's first steps in the business. There is no bigtime "Wrestlemania" payoff at the end. Only the knowledge of more hard work and dedication to come. It isn't a well-written book. For instance, part the way through the book you find out she's married. Even later, you find out that she's been in the military. These and other things are important to the development of her story. They shouldn't be a surprise. I also found it a bit annoying when she gives advice as if she's an old veteran. That is something that Mick Foley, Moolah or Jerry Lawler can do, but not her...yet. Of course, she's a wrestler, not a writer. So, if you can look beyond those things, it's a good inside look at the struggle of someone who loves what she does, someone to be admired.

Very good book very well written. Interesting look at the current indy scene, should talk more about the inside of the business than describe her matches. The Precious Lucy story at the beginning of the book is accurate of the female worker I know, but it seems like she either going to discover that one promoter is not a genius or a great person. She also just might be looking to still work for him in the future and his working him in the book before sending him a signed copy. A must for all fans looking to go into the business.

Amanda Storm's book is a true look at wrestling. It's nice to hear someone on the inside admit that, although the physical aspects are real, the winners are determined before the match begins. It's also a wake-up call to those looking to get into wrestling. The sacrifices that need to be made when you're just starting out are tremendous. Great job Amanda! I look forward to your book on your second year in wrestling.