Total recall my unbelievably true life story
The author was born in Thal Austria, in 1947, served as governor of California from 2003-20011, was Mr. Universe at age 21, and had a long film career, winning a Golden Globe award. In addition, his first book, Arnold: the Education of a Bodybuilder was a bestseller in 1977, and along with his Encyc...
| Main Author: | Schwarzenegger, Arnold. |
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| Other Authors: | Petre, Peter. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Simon & Schuster,
2012.
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| Edition: | 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
The author was born in Thal Austria, in 1947, served as governor of California from 2003-20011, was Mr. Universe at age 21, and had a long film career, winning a Golden Globe award. In addition, his first book, Arnold: the Education of a Bodybuilder was a bestseller in 1977, and along with his Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding has never been out of print since. This memoir by the bodybuilder, actor, and former governor of California traces his journey to the United States and rise from Mr. Universe champion to millionaire businessman, and discusses his political achievements and the choices he regrets. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes index. |
| Physical Description: |
x, 646 p., [64] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports., facsims. ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781451662436 (hbk.) : 1451662432 9781451662450 (electronic bk.) 1451662459 (electronic bk.) |
| Author Notes: |
Schwarzanegger moved to the U.S. in 1968 at the age of 21. In 1970, at age 23, he captured his first Mr. Olympia title in New York, and would go on to win the title a total of seven times. Schwarzenegger is considered among the most important figures in the history of bodybuilding, and his legacy is commemorated in the Arnold Classic annual bodybuilding competition. For many years, he wrote a monthly column for the bodybuilding magazines Muscle & Fitness and Flex. Shortly after being elected Governor, he was appointed executive editor of both magazines, in a largely symbolic capacity. The magazines agreed to donate $250,000 a year to the Governor's various physical fitness initiatives. The magazine MuscleMag International has a monthly two-page article on him, and refers to him as "The King". Aside from bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger has been a successful actor, businessman, investor, and politician. He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011. Among his titles are: "Arnie": Schwarzenegger and the Movies, Governor Arnold: A Photodiary of His First 100 Days in Office, and Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story which made The New York Times Best Seller List for 2012. (Bowker Author Biography) |