Body Slam (eBook)

The Jesse Ventura Story

Jake Tapper (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
249 Seiten
St. Martin's Press (Verlag)
978-1-4668-7632-3 (ISBN)

Infos

In every arena, Jesse Ventura put a headlock on the competition. From his Navy SEAL days, to his infamous wrestling years, to his stunning political victory, read the story of the Body, a man who truly embodies the American Dream. How did an outrageous, outspoken, boa-wearing pro wrestler nab the title of Minnesota's governor in an overwhelming upset? This is the question the nation is asking--and Washington journalist Jake Tapper provides the fascinating answers in Body Slam: The Jesse Ventura Story. Get the real story on:-His intense training to become an elite Navy SEAL and his experiences overseas during the Vietnam War-His lengthy career in the pro wrestling field--from flamboyant pro wrestler to colorful commentator--including his feuds with Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon Jr. -Ventura's acting stints, including a part in the film Predator-How the Body mouthed his way to the top of shock radio-His rise through the ranks of politics, from mayor to governor--and maybe beyond-Ventura's political vision--what he sees for Minnesota and the country-And much, much more!The Body Politic Will Never Be the Same.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.7.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung
• ISBN-10: 1-4668-7632-8 / 1466876328
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4668-7632-3 / 9781466876323