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It's True! It's True! (edition 2001)

by Kurt Angle

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From the Junior National Freestyle Championship to the 1996 summer Olympics, Kurt Angle's achievements are second to none in the world of professional wrestling. In the tradition of the successful World Wrestling Federation autobiographies from Mankind and The Rock, comes the inspiring true story of Kurt Angle, Olympic gold medalist and WWF World Title holder. Angle followed in the footsteps of his four older brothers when he began his wrestling career over 23 years ago. To date Angle has over 200 crushing pins under his belt and boasts a highly decorated career. He won the Junior National Freestyle Championship in 1987 and went on to become Wrestler of the Year at Clarion College in 1990. In 1996, with many prestigious wrestling honors to his credit, Angle set his sights on the ultimate prize, an Olympic Gold medal. Angle's impressive combination of discipline and confidence secured him his opportunity to compete on team USA during the Atlanta games. From the Olympics, Angle took his gold medal and uncompromising dedication to the WWF. There he taught the other wrestlers and his audience about the three I's: Integrity, Intelligence, and Intensity. His role at the WWF is "The Most Celebrated, First Real, Athlete in World Wrestling Federation History." Angle's unique combination of integrity, intelligence, and intensity set him on a winning streak which culminated in the capture of the Intercontinental Belt and the World Title. Angle is walking, talking, wrestling proof that hard work and determination are the key elements of success.… (more)
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Title:It's True! It's True!
Authors:Kurt Angle
Info:HarperEntertainment (2001), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 336 pages
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Tags:Sports, Wrestler, Professional Wrestling, WWE, Biography

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It wasn't a bad wrestling book, but it didn't really keep my interest the way Foley's did. ( )
  shanembailey | Dec 21, 2023 |
Kurt Angle's autobiography is a quick, enjoyable read about how the youngest child of a working class family rose to become an Olympic champion then become one of the biggest names in professional wrestling of the last two decades. Angle opens up in detail about his family life while growing up and how it influenced him as he pursued his athletic dreams, the honesty in this section of the book really makes one realize how determined Angle became to be the best in the world. The amateur wrestling descriptions throughout the first half of the book, especially in the detailing of individual matches, was THE highlight of the book for me as I learned about the sport. The final half of the book details the first 18 months of Angle's WWF/E career and his growing pains, both good and bad, in the ring. The insights Angle gives in this section not only opens up the business to long-time "smart" fans about the inner workings of the business, but also how an accomplished athlete like Angle critiqued himself throughout the process. The only negative was that Angle repeated somethings a few times in the book and considering the short length of the book, it really stood out. Besides that negative this was an enjoyable read and a recommended read. ( )
  mattries37315 | Nov 22, 2012 |
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From the Junior National Freestyle Championship to the 1996 summer Olympics, Kurt Angle's achievements are second to none in the world of professional wrestling. In the tradition of the successful World Wrestling Federation autobiographies from Mankind and The Rock, comes the inspiring true story of Kurt Angle, Olympic gold medalist and WWF World Title holder. Angle followed in the footsteps of his four older brothers when he began his wrestling career over 23 years ago. To date Angle has over 200 crushing pins under his belt and boasts a highly decorated career. He won the Junior National Freestyle Championship in 1987 and went on to become Wrestler of the Year at Clarion College in 1990. In 1996, with many prestigious wrestling honors to his credit, Angle set his sights on the ultimate prize, an Olympic Gold medal. Angle's impressive combination of discipline and confidence secured him his opportunity to compete on team USA during the Atlanta games. From the Olympics, Angle took his gold medal and uncompromising dedication to the WWF. There he taught the other wrestlers and his audience about the three I's: Integrity, Intelligence, and Intensity. His role at the WWF is "The Most Celebrated, First Real, Athlete in World Wrestling Federation History." Angle's unique combination of integrity, intelligence, and intensity set him on a winning streak which culminated in the capture of the Intercontinental Belt and the World Title. Angle is walking, talking, wrestling proof that hard work and determination are the key elements of success.

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