Death, Drugs, And Muscle: Surviving the Steroid Underworld

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The uncensored, no-nonsense true account of a life marred by murder, tragedy, sex, drugs and sport, describing Valentino's life involvement with bodybuilding and its association with steroids and underground behaviour, including the sex and muscle worship trade in which Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also participated. Valentino eventually began dealing drugs himself and details the dangers and the fallout, which included the murder of his girlfriend, his arrest and his rise as the most unlikely of celebrities.

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"A gripping, uncensored story that even contains hush-hush tales from the underground that include a look at a bizarre sexual fetish culture and celebrities as you have never seen them before. This provocative, harrowing biography uncovers the dark and dangerous world of drug dealing." -- FemaleMuscle.com

Author Bio

Gregg Valentino is one of the most popular and controversial bodybuilding icons of all time. He is the author of the popular column "Ramblin' Freak" in "Muscular Development Magazine. "He has appeared in more than 200 magazines, including "ESPN Magazine," the "National Enquirer," and "Maxim," as well on numerous television programs, such as the "Daily Show with Jon Stewart," "Ripley's Believe It or Not," the "Tonight Show," and the "Tyra Banks Show." He lives in New York City. Nathan Jendrick is a certified fitness trainer and sports-performance consultant, working with clients ranging from bodybuilders to Olympic gold medalists. He is the author of "Dunk, Doubles, Doping" and "Get Wet, Get Fit." He lives in Lake Tapps, Washington.