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A review by adamgolden
Have a Nice Day!: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks by Mick Foley, Jim Ross
4.0
(4.5/5★)
Growing up, my dad and I watched a lot of wrestling, and it was a great bonding experience for the both of us. While we both had our favorite wrestlers and in-ring personalities, we agreed on one indisputable fact- that Mankind (or Mick Foley) was the greatest of them all. With a completely unconventional look during a time where muscles and good looks were the standard, Mick Foley was entirely unique and a breath of fresh air for a company that was going through major changes. A joy to watch on both the mic and in the ring, Foley had a specific vision for what a wrestler could be, and when he was given the freedom to do what he wanted, the way he entertained was unparalleled in the wrestling world. While his lengthy biography starts off a bit slow (albeit charming and humbling), the best parts of the book are the behind-the-scenes looks at some of his greatest matches and accomplishments. I'd read about an amazing bout he had, then look it up online to experience it with fresh eyes and a new perspective. A genuinely humorous and stimulating read, Foley has easily written one of the best autobiographies I've read in recent memory.
Growing up, my dad and I watched a lot of wrestling, and it was a great bonding experience for the both of us. While we both had our favorite wrestlers and in-ring personalities, we agreed on one indisputable fact- that Mankind (or Mick Foley) was the greatest of them all. With a completely unconventional look during a time where muscles and good looks were the standard, Mick Foley was entirely unique and a breath of fresh air for a company that was going through major changes. A joy to watch on both the mic and in the ring, Foley had a specific vision for what a wrestler could be, and when he was given the freedom to do what he wanted, the way he entertained was unparalleled in the wrestling world. While his lengthy biography starts off a bit slow (albeit charming and humbling), the best parts of the book are the behind-the-scenes looks at some of his greatest matches and accomplishments. I'd read about an amazing bout he had, then look it up online to experience it with fresh eyes and a new perspective. A genuinely humorous and stimulating read, Foley has easily written one of the best autobiographies I've read in recent memory.