Wrestling for My Life

February 1, 2015
Arguably one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Michaels offers readers an intimate look at his transformation from a self-destructive, drug-addled superstar to a devoted father, husband, and born-again Christian. Michaels wrote about his career up to 2002 in his first book, Heartbreak & Triumph (2005), and here he focuses on how he incorporated his faith into the dazzling and strange world of pro wrestling, including his role as a mentor to young wrestlers and his relationship with WWE CEO Vince McMahon. Each chapter leads with a short Bible passage, and, as his story moves from wrestling to his retirement in 2010, he provides faith-based advice on subjects such as tithing, self-awareness, and self-discipline. Still, the book is not overly preachy and is told with self-deprecating humor and candor. Michaels, who currently hosts a hunting show on the Outdoor Channel called Shawn Michaels' MacMillan River Adventure, has appeal across multiple demographic categories, and this slim volume has something for all of them.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2015, American Library Association.)