It's True!

by Kurt Angle

Book Overview

Kurt Angle's life has been an epic journey. Growing up in a large family in Pennsylvania, Angle followed in the footsteps of his four older brothers when he decided to pursue wrestling. His discipline and hard work were soon rewarded: He won the Junior National Freestyle Championship and went on to become the Wrestler of the Year at Clarion College. In 1996, with many prestigious wrestling honors to his credit, Angle set his sights on a new goal:...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060393270
• ISBN13: 9780060393274
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: HarperEntertainment
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Life of many Angle's

This book teaches you and it shows you through the eyes of Kurt Angle his life and his hardships to overcome adversity and to achieve success. Kurt Angle is an American success story that had to live with his dad's freak accident on construction site to the tears of joy streaming down his face as he captured the Olympic gold medal in one of the most sensational matches in Olympic history. I would recommend this book to absolutely everyone from ages 10-100 because it just goes to show that if u ever had a dream in your life and you are willing to capture it you just have to be able to reach out and grab it, but like in this life and just like in Kurt angles life nothing comes easy. This book is a rollercoaster of ups and downs it will make you laugh and it will make you cry. When it's all over you will fill like you were right beside Kurt's side through it all living his dream with him. From winning the gold medal to be hated by the WWE fans all the way to being the WWE champion and being loved by millions. It goes to show that hard work and Kurt's 3 I's Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity all pays off in the end if you want it bad enough you will achieve it. Kurt lived it. Read this book =)

One of the most interesting autobiographies I've ever read

As a fan of the World Wrestling Federation, I've enjoyed Kurt Angle's antics right from day 1. His character is one of the most colorful to ever grace the Sports Entertainment industry.This book was extremely interesting, and Kurt Angle has lived quite an interesting life. You had him when he was a kid, entertaining his brothers friends by fighting his brother Eric until one of them cried. And his insane training regimen for the 1996 Olympics. I'm not much of a reader, never been. But I honestly couldn't put his book down. I read it in 3 days. I'd never read 300 pages in 3 days before. That says something about this book. Kurt Angle ends the book by saying he wants to go for the 2004 Gold Medal again. I would love to see it. He is the most confident wrestler to ever grace the mat, and I know he truly believes he's the best. All in all, a very good read, and I urge any fan of wrestling, whether amateur or professional, to give it a look.

Refreshing and Inspiring, A Good Book. Oh It?s True!

Kurt Angle is a legendary, contemporary, amateur championship wrestler who parlayed his mega-successful amateur background into the realm of professional wrestling's "sports entertainment." This is his autobiography. Kurt Angle's "It's True, It's True" is an inspirational story about an extraordinary man who's succeeded and excelled at whatever he's put his mind too.The book basically takes a chronological look at his life. The book opens by detailing his most triumphant moment, his winning of the Olympic Gold Medal in the 1996 Atlanta Games. From there the book chronicles, in good, honest detail, the story of his life. We begin with a detailed look into his childhood and family where Kurt grew up with his ultra-competitive and ultra-athletic four brothers and "functioning alcoholic father." From there he recounts the story of his father's tragic passing in a construction accident, the turning point in his life and the catalyst for his lifelong desire to be the best at everything in honor of his father's memory.From there, my favorite part of his story begins, his looooong trek toward becoming the legendary wrestler he became. He recounts his college wrestling career and how he went "professional" competing in the International free-style level. His stories of the intensity of amateur level competition and traveling abroad, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia, are simply amazing, to me, and are worth the price of admission. From there you take a look into his nearly psychotic training regimen he put himself through as he prepared for the Olympic games. Rocky Balboa's got NOTHING on Kurt Angle...Following the Olympics the recounts the (ever so fleeting) celebrity status he received and the jobs he took on afterward including motivational speaking and sportscasting, not to mention meeting his future wife.The second half of the book recounts his career in the World Wrestling Federation to date (Summer of 2001). Unlike other wrestler biographies of recent years, Kurt's recounting of his career doesn't really come across as "sports-entertainment/personal hype" (as like say, the Rock's autobiography...). Kurt's assessment is actually rather very honest and provides a deeper look into the psychology of the business. Kurt offers a deeper look into how the matches are set-up. His contrasting of the amateur style versus the "sports-entertainment" style is a very refreshing and enlightening look. Kurt also does a great job of relating just how demanding the lifestyle of a traveling performer is. He cites early difficulties in his marriage, the often scary nature of encountering ignorant fans with a grudge and the horrendous travel schedule. This should be of particular interest to any who are interested in becoming a professional wrestler. This is definitely a good "behind the scenes look" at the business.Overall, you'll love this book. You'll gain a ton of respect for Kurt Angle. He's definitely a great guy and you're bound to ide

Inspiring Story of a Real Life Hero

When Kurt Angle made his debut in the WWF he was portrayed as the character of a sports legend who thought the world owed him a living for his winning gold medals in the Olympics. The real Kurt Angle is nothing like that at all, as we see in this eye opening and inspiring autobiography. Over the course of the book we learn that Kurt did not have the perfect family (losing his father to a fatal accident when Kurt was 16) or even the perfect marriage. Nor, despite the glory he's reaped, has his athletic career been on a perfect note. But he's done well, and he chalks it up to one constant in his life: if you really want something, there is no substitute for hard work. Angle overcame both personal disappointments and serious injuries to dominate his sport of wrestling at the college level and the Olympic level through his mantra of dedication and hard work.Angle is the first American amateur star to turn pro since 1980. Before, it was not unusual for amateur stars to take to the pro ring; such wrestling champions as Mike DiBiase, Dick Hutton, Danny Hodge, the Zebra Kid, Bob Backlund, and Jack Brisco came from the amateur mats. Angle's reasons in joining the WWF, his views of the difference between amateurs and pros and his adjustment to the pro game make for fascinating reading, especially in light of the fact that his signing has caused other amateur stars to take the possibility of a pro career seriously. (Such as NCAA champion Brock Lesnar, who should make his WWF debut shortly.)But Angle's story is not only of interest to adults or wrestling fans. His message and the fact the book lacks the profanity that has become commonplace in these sort of tomes make it perfect reading for any teenager who has dreams of pursuing a career, athletic or otherwise. There is no substitute for hard work.

Oh, It's True! It's Damn True!

This book is a great autobiography from the Olympic gold-medalist and WWF Superstar Kurt Angle. It tells of all the obstacles he had to overcome to get to where he is today. He is a true role model, who proves once and for all that with hard work, determination, and with his three "I"s: intensity, integrity, and intelligence, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.And that... is true.