The Way of the Thumb [Paperback]

Oscar Villalon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Often ranked with tiddly-winks and curb-jumping as one of the more dubious activities considered sports, thumb wrestling has yet to receive the respect the author of this book thinks it deserves. Three-time thumb-wrestling champion Oscar Villalon remedies the situation in this amusing and useful book that's ideal for gift-giving. Villalon's step-by-step instructions share the secret pins, holds, and moves that have made him a champ, while graphic artist Joe Shoulak's illustrations demonstrate the moves. With this book, even the most reticent couch- or barstool-athlete can triumph.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 20 pages
• Publisher: 826 Books (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979007313
• ISBN-13: 978-0979007316
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,840,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars book or flyer, July 28, 2007

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Rob S. Bettis (chattanooga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Way of the Thumb (Paperback)

i suppose it is my own fault, however i assumed that this was a book. it much more a 4 page flyer. my plan for the 'book' was a coffee table novelty item, however being the softcover pamphlet that it is, it would never last on the coffee table, especially not long enough to warrant the $9 i paid for it.

my mistake.

1.0 out of 5 stars cheater?, January 23, 2012

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Way of the Thumb (Paperback)

years ago i attended a thumb wrestling match for charity at 826 valencia that oscar was in. in the final round, oscar continuously disobeyed the rules despite warnings from the refs. for example, he released his grip when pinned. i was hanging with a friend. i think gary was his name. we both think oscar has not earned the credentials to write this book.