The Eighth Wonder of the World
The True Story of André the Giant
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Narrated by:
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Graham Rowat
About this listen
A definitive and exhaustive biography
Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andre the Giant - but who was Andre Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World transports listeners beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man.
Born in France, Andre worked on his family's farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, Andre went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at 46.
With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of Andre's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hebert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.
©2020 Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade (P)2020 TantorWhat listeners say about The Eighth Wonder of the World
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Joshua Szabo
- 20-12-2024
Good book, a little drawn out at times, but still very good.
A bit too much in-depth information about other people associated with Andre, but a very good book when it gets back onto Andre himself.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Malcolm Gill
- 02-10-2023
Interesting account
Really interesting story of Andre’s life. The reading was pretty ordinary with a monotone cadence to the reading in a high pitched voice. Beyond that, however, a good listen
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Aravind Sivom
- 27-08-2021
Extra Ordinary Narration Giant of a Book
Book shares lots of information about the Giant and a detailed history of Pro Wrestling.
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