The Last Wrestlers: A Far Flung Journey In Search of a Manly Art

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An engaging, deeply personal and superbly written account of one man's search for the true roots of wrestling Marcus Trower hated WWF. He hated Hulk Hogan, Big Daddy and all the other spandex-clad musclemen who over the years had made a mockery of his beloved sport. For him, wrestling - real wrestling - was a means of expression, both physical and mental. It was also, in Britain at least, a dying art. Then tragedy struck - chronic health problems prevented him doing what he loved most. Unwilling to let go, he travelled to such far-flung reaches as India, Mongolia, Nigeria and Brazil in an attempt to uncover some deeper, perhaps spiritual, dimension to wrestling. Amidst incredible scenery and a cast of colourful characters, Marcus discovered the true origins of wrestling appeared to have little to do with spirituality and everything to do with seduction... The Last Wrestler is the story of one man's rebellion against the office-bound constraints of the modern world. Vivid, comic and often moving, it reveals a testosterone-fuelled world you never knew existed.

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Fascinating, funny, tragic and inspiring * Arena *
The Last Wrestlers is an absolutely fascinating, heartfelt and original book that deserves a wide audience -- Robert Twigger, author of Angry White Pyjamas
This is a damned good read ... and in an area of interest devoid of decent literature, must be highly recommended -- Allan Best * British Wrestling Association *
His argument that a sporting defeat might feel like the end of the world because once upon a time it meant you would not pass on your genes is strikingly well put * Sunday Times *
Marcus Trower ... is the perfect guide on a journey to discover the roots of a sport which, in the Western world, has long been forgotten * Daily Express *

Author Bio

Marcus Trower has worked as a freelance journalist for various national newspapers and magazines, including The Times and Loaded. He currently lives in Brazil and plans to teach wrestling there.