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Body Slam: The Jesse Ventura Story

Author(s): Jake Tapper (Author)

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication Date: May 15, 1999
Language: English
Print length: 249 pages
ISBN-10: 0312972024
ISBN-13: 9780312972028

Book Description

In every arena, Jesse Ventura puts a headlock on the competition–now he’s turning the country on its ear

How did an outrageous, outspoken, boa-wearing pro wrestler nab the title of Minnesota’s governor in an overwhelming upset? This is the question the nation is asking–and Washington journalist Jake Tapper provides the fascinating answers. From Jesse Ventura’s Navy SEAL days, to his infamous wrestling years, to his stunning political victory, read the story of the Body, a man who truly embodies the American Dream.

Get the real story on:
-His intense training to become an elite Navy SEAL and his experiences overseas during the Vietnam War
-His lengthy career in the pro wrestling field–from flamboyant pro wrestler to colorful commentator–including his feuds with Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon Jr.
-Ventura’s acting stints, including a part in the film Predator
-How the Body mouthed his way to the top of shock radio
-His rise through the ranks of politics, from mayor to governor–and maybe beyond
-Ventura’s political vision–what he sees for Minnesota and the country
-And Much, much more!

The Body Politic Will Never Be the Same

with 8 pages of amazing photos

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About the Author

Jake Tapper is a senior writer for Washington City Paper in Washington D.C. He has written for The New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, George, Spy, GQ, and Entertainment Weekly. He draws a weekly political comic strip for Roll Call, the newspaper of Capitol Hill, and his political illustrations and caricatures have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Philadelphia Inquirer.

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