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Title details for The Eighth Wonder of the World by Bertrand Hébert - Available

The Eighth Wonder of the World

The True Story of André the Giant

by Bertrand Hébert
Pat Laprade
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A definitive and exhaustive biography
Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant—but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World transports listeners beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man.
Born in France, André worked on his family's farm until he was eighteen, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at forty-six.
With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.

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  • Release date

    April 28, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781705208199
      • File size: 386390 KB
      • Duration: 13:24:58

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Graham Rowat sounds like a wrestling announcer as he describes a key match in Andr� the Giant's career, the 1987 Wrestlemania at the Pontiac Silverdome. Andr� is known to many from THE PRINCESS BRIDE and also played Bigfoot in "The Six Million Dollar Man," but author Bertrand H�bert concentrates on his ring career. Rowat quotes ring figures with gruff voices, maintaining the studio wrestling feel of this audiobook throughout. H�bert acknowledges that Andr�'s life story is full of unanswered questions, including when the star learned that his size was a result of acromegaly. H�bert's biography gives listeners a loving tour of wrestling promotions of the 1960s and '70s, with stops in France, Japan, and Quebec. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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