Heartbreak & Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story
by Shawn Michaels
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World Wrestling Entertainment fans think they know the high-flying "Heartbreak Kid." He's the company's first "Grand Slam" champion. And of course, he's forever the guy who conspired with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon to screw Bret "Hitman" Hart out of the WWE Championship in Montreal at Survivor Series in 1997. But this book introduces us to Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, whose "really conservative upbringing" made him shy and "afraid that people wouldn't like me." Here he recounts his career, show more his partnerships and breakups, his battles in and out of the ring. While reliving the crippling back injury that forced him to retire in his prime following his WWE Championship loss at WrestleMania XIV, Michaels credits the new loves in his life--his second wife, his children, and his newfound Christian faith--with giving him the strength to kick his habit, recover physically, and make a jubilant return to the ring.--From publisher description. show lessTags
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This was a pretty fun read. It was somewhat repetitive and seemed to contain a bit of revisionist history, but Shawn Michaels is one of the all-time greats and it was fun to hear his side of so many big moments from his career.
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Shawn Michaels became a part of the WWE in 1988 and retired in 2010. He hosts the Shawn Michaels MacMillan River Adventures television show on the Outdoor Channel. He also works with various churches, charities, and organizations in the area of Christian ministry which gives him the opportunity to the spread and advance of the gospel. (Bowker show more Author Biography) show less
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- 796.812092 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Wrestling / Martial Arts, Judo, Karate Martial arts Wrestling Biography And History
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