Mick Foley was born in 1965 and grew up in New York State. As a wrestler he fought as 'Mankind', 'Cactus Jack' and 'Dude Love'. He won the WWF World Title three times and the WWF Tag Title nine times. He has lost four front teeth and has had over 300 stitches. He lives with his wife and children on Long Island.
Brilliant and disturbing... A novel of immense power and subtlety * Guardian * Take JD Salinger, throw in a bit of Dostoevsky, sprinkle with Bret Easton Ellis, and you're getting there * Guardian * Foley brilliantly charts the young Andy's emotional deprivation and the adolescent Andy's romantic confusion * Daily Mail * Raw, funny and moving stuff. Drop your preconceptions on entry and enjoy a real book by a real writer * Big Issue * You'll be gripped by this great read * Daily Mirror *