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Steve Austin (Pro Wrestling Legends)

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This author does. Or at least, that's how he wrote his book. I understand he is writing for 9-12-year-olds, but basically his book fails in every regard.

First, it's simply an overwritten list of his matches and angles. It has almost nothing to do with the man himself.

Second, what little Dan Ross did say about Austin was about his character, not him as a person. However, the author presented the information as if it was actually Austin himself, and not the characters he has played over the years. It even blames some of the front offices' angle decisions on his "arrogance" and other traits that were his characters', and most likely had nothing to do with what was actually going on behind the scenes.

Third, he got major facts wrong, like where Austin is from (it's NOT Austin, Texas!) and how he got the name Austin (it's NOT because he's "from" Austin, Texas!).

The only saving grace is the pictures. There are a few I haven't seen before. But inexplicably, there are actually more pictures of other wrestlers than Austin himself. Do I detect someone trying to pad out their book?

I wasn't expecting a lot from this book, but it didn't deliver the bare minimum. The author assumes the fan reading the book is a moron, and he wrote accordingly. If I were anyone looking for a book about Steve Austin, I would wait and see if the WWF puts out his (ghost-written) autobiography in 2000 or 2001. No matter how bad it might be, it would have to be better than this junk. It is a waste of money.

This book reads more like a pamphlet, with a very basic summary of a man's career. The selected stories are spotty at best. Obviously the Author was more interesting in making money than chronicling one of the most famous performers in pro wrestling, especially considering the many other 'The Story Of' "books" he's done. After finishing it in 15 minutes, it reminded me of one of my son's 5th grade book reports.
As someone else mentioned, there are also many errors. The pictures are more valuable than the knowledge contained within it.

A man who gets popular by cursing, drinking, and using lewd body language gets a biography meant for little kids. This man is not what children should be learning about. But I sound like an old lady..

The entire book was in character. It was basically the story of his wrestling career dumbed down. Too many good things were left out. Too many lies were put in. This book was horrible and I'm afraid to read Ross' OTHER wrestling biographies.

This book is one of the best books I have ever read in my life! It tells all about his life in wwf and his outside life. It really tells that he is the best wrestler in the world!

I think Steve Austin is a great wrestler. He is my favorite wrestler. I loved the book, it showed everything about him. I think everyone should read the book.