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Loading... If They Only Knew (2001)by Chyna
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. There were some strange metaphors and similes she used but otherwise it was really interesting! ( ) Reading this now that she has passed, it is truly tempting to say "Poor Joanie." Of course, a lot more awful stuff was waiting for her on the other side of this book, which is what eventually led to her death, and many of the people she mentions here are responsible for that *cough* Vince *cough*. Of course, I could write a whole diatribe about the awful things that man has done to people, so we'll leave it at the cough for now. Joanie Laurer, the woman who would be Chyna, had a difficult childhood. Not necessarily a terrible childhood, but certainly rough. An overly paranoid mother and an absent father, who would later take serious advantage of her, led her to some tough times. Eventually though, she found her calling. This was an interesting story, and Joan doesn't pull her punches. no reviews | add a review
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Part feminist, part superhero, Chyna has blazed a trail where no woman had gone before. She has gained the respect of the men inside the World Wrestling Federation, and the world at large. She was the first woman to wear the Intercontinental Championship belt, yet these were not her most significant battles. She has battled her entire life: against a controlling mother; against a scheming father; and against a world with a predetermined view of what beauty and success should be. She has battled and won her entire life. If they only knew offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the World Wrestling Federation, and a rarer glimpse of what it takes just to get there -- the hurdles that must be overcome... and the broken hearts and broken body parts that are suffered along the way. Chyna -- a.k.a. Joanie Laurer -- lets us in what it's like to live your dream and overcome your nightmares. Complete with insights from other WWF Superstars, this is a must read for any fan of the WWF and for anyone who wants to see how a real-life hero overcame adversity. No library descriptions found. |
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