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The eighth wonder of the world : the true story of André the Giant / Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade.

by Hébert, Bertrand.

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ECW Press, 2020.

796.812092 A555h

Andre, the Giant, 1946-1993.

Wrestlers -- France -- Biography.

Motion picture actors and actresses -- France -- Biography.

Actors and actresses -- France -- Biography.

9781770414662 (hc.)

Alternate title:

8th wonder of the world

xv, 421 p. : col. ill.; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant -- but who was André 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: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family's farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André 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 André's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being."--From publisher.

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