The Hardcore Diaries
The Hardcore Diaries by Mick Foley, published by Simon and Schuster in April 2008, offers an in-depth look at the author’s experiences in the world of wrestling. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. Foley reflects on his journey, contemplating the decision to write a third autobiography while preparing for a wrestling comeback. He provides readers with a behind-the-scenes perspective of World Wrestling Entertainment, detailing his interactions with Vince McMahon, the creative process, and the dynamics with fellow wrestlers.
In this book, Foley shares not only his wrestling stories but also personal anecdotes that range from humorous encounters to poignant moments. He aims to connect with fans by revealing the intricacies of his life, both in and out of the ring. The narrative covers various aspects of his career, including the challenges he faced and the relationships he built within the wrestling community. Readers interested in sports, particularly wrestling and its culture, will find this edition a comprehensive exploration of Foley’s unique experiences.
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The New York Times bestselling author Mick Foley returns to his fans favorite subject: Mick Foley and wrestling!
What was I thinking? Another autobiography? A third? Who did I think I was, Winston Churchill? Why would I want to set my pen loose on hundreds of sheets of notebook paper unless I really felt I had something worth writing about?
Besides, I had a wrestling comeback to prepare for, mentally and physically, provided I could get Vince McMahon and the WWE creative staff to embrace what I was sure was the single greatest storyline of my career.
Then it hit me: the storyline. I would give WWE fans unprecedented access to World Wrestling Entertainment, covering everything from conception to completion. I would recount how I felt about specific interviews and matches, whether they helped or hurt. I would expose the backstage politics, shed some light on my rocky relationship with Vince McMahon, offer insights into my personal dealings with WWE Superstars, and tell stories about my favorite Divas.
But I wasn’t interested in writing just a wrestling book. I wanted to share moments from my personal life as well, from a humorous look at my unlikely dinner with polarizing neocon Paul Wolfowitz, to my haunting meeting with a severely burned boy in Afghanistan, to my peculiar obsession with a certain jolly old elf.
I knew I could make the fans care about this storyline, provided I could once again find the passion to make the story come to life in arenas around the country and on television sets around the world.
Most importantly, I had to ask myself a vital question, one upon which this whole idea, and therefore the book you hold, hinges: Was I willing to become the first voluntary member of the Vince McMahon “Kiss My Ass Club”? I sat on the idea for a few days, to let the idea ripen and mature in my mind, like a fine vintage wine, and to figure out if I was really willing to kiss his ass. I mean, literally kiss a man’s ass. Sure, I’d been kissing the same guy’s ass figuratively for a decade. But this was different. Did I really have the testicular fortitude required for such a task? In front of millions? Including my wife and kids?
I made the call.
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