This is definitely not the sort of book that I just pick up. It was given to me by someone and recommended strongly. I actually really enjoyed it and got into the stories of Mick Foley's life and climb to the top. Mick has a great way of telling his stories. It really feels like you are sitting there listening to him recant this whole book in a late night conversation. I think that's what made it so compelling for, as someone who has not seen a pro wrestling match in my memory. I didn't recognize most of the names and definitely had no clue about the terminology, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. But i definitely wont be catching any pro wrestling matches. The blood and guts is just not something I enjoy and those were the parts of the book that I found hard to read.