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| Title | : | Strange Love: How Pro Wrestling Taught Me to Relax and Love My Mom |
| Author | : | Ben Peller |
| Book Format | : | ebook |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 46 pages |
| Published | : | 2011 by Algonquin Round Table Publishing |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Coming Of Age |
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This is one of the many intriguing tales of Shawn Michals (NOT to be confused with WWE’s Heartbreak Kid), a young fatherless man from the Midwest who moves to Los Angeles after his mother commits suicide.Driven by a quest to follow in the steps of those men who have served as his father figures, uncertain if he’s finding his mind or losing it, Shawn enters the world of professional wrestling and the many identities it has to offer.
This story lays bare Shawn’s loss, his quest and self-discovery amidst the chaotic world of professional wrestling. Many people may look at Los Angeles as a place of shallow dreams, just as many may thumb their nose at pro wrestling. But Shawn’s journey reveals otherwise. The art form that is professional wrestling, along with the backdrop of Los Angeles, is an invitation for all to confront, laugh, cry, and to finally accept with gratitude this crazy ride called life.
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Ratings: 4.5 From 62 Users | 34 ReviewsDiscuss Regarding Books Strange Love: How Pro Wrestling Taught Me to Relax and Love My Mom
As someone who has had experience with relatives dealing with manic-depression, this story really hit home. Ben Peller deals with a very hard topic with humor and grace. Not to mention he actually managed to make professional wrestling seem intriguing. :)Awesome story that treats both professional wrestling and mental illness with equal respect. Well done.
This story is great, touching, and funny. It's just one piece in the puzzle that is "To Live and Drink In L.A." And all who have grappled with manic-depression or had loved ones who have, will definitely appreciate this work.
Loved this story. My mom was bipolar, so I feel a sense of this young man's journey. Pretty brilliant. That it was part of "To Live and Drink In L.A." surrounded by so many other awesome stories only enhances its meaning.
I first discovered this story in the novel "To Live and Drink In L.A." I've never watched pro wrestling, but I wanted to review this because I can relate to having manic-depression run in a family. Definitely worth reading! (As well as "To Live and Drink In L.A." is... but that review comes later). :)
I liked this Kindle story even better than Peller's "Living the Gimmick." (Not to mention that at 99 cents it was a lot more affordable). It goes deep into the story of a young man whose bipolar mother commits suicide, and his search to find solace in the world of professional wrestling. Parts of it may be fictional, but the emotions ring true.
Found this gem in "To Live and Drink In L.A." Had to single it out because not only is it an amazing coming of age story, but it's a great look inside the world of professional wrestling. Ben Peller once again proves that pro wrestling is a world that, though a bit bizarre, houses the potential for growth and learning about one's self. Also, this tale deals with manic-depression, a condition which one of my cousins has. Personally, I'd recommend the entire book "To Live and Drink In L.A." But if
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