The Eighth Wonder Of The World: The True Story Of Andre The Giant

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The most definitive and exhaustive biography of Andr the Giant on the market. While exploring Andrs amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hbert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.

From field producer for HBOs Andr the Giant Pat Laprade and renowned wrestling historian Bertrand Hbert comes a definitive and exhaustive biography of Andr the Giant now in paperback! The gold standard for wrestling biographies. Wrestling Observer Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend You may think you know Andr the Giant but who was Andr Roussimoff Through exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with family and friends, The Eighth Wonder of the World offers a comprehensive exploration of Andrs amazing wrestling career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, including his role in the cult classic film The Princess Bride. Born in France, Andr worked on his familys farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, Andr 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, its also what caused his untimely death at 46. This 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. Transporting readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man, Laprade and Hbert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.

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"The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of Andr the Giant is a must-read for any and all with even a fleeting interest in the wrestling business or the mesmeric Andr ... It's brimming with information and stories that even the most ardent of wrestling fans will be completely unaware of." -- WhatCulture
"Laprade and Hbert have astutely balanced information and entertainment, leaving us with a page-turner when we need it most. There's no better way for wrestling fans to get through social distancing than by reading The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of Andr the Giant. When we compile the list of 20 Best Wrestling Books of the Next 20 Years, this Andr the Giant book is going on top." -- The Wrestling Estate

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Pat Laprade has been involved in pro wrestling for more than 15 years. He was a field producer for HBO's critically acclaimed documentary Andr the Giant. With Bertrand Hbert he co-authored Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs and Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story. Involved in pro wrestling for more than 25 years, Hbert also co-wrote Pat Patterson's biography, Accepted.