Arnold Schwarzenegger

The Life of a Legend

Fiaz Rafiq

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Arena Sport
15 August 2021

Individual actors & performers; Films, movies & cinema; Biography: arts & entertainment; Biography: sport; Bodybuilding

Arnold Schwarzenegger - a bodybuilder-turned-real-estate mogul who turned an undefeated streak at the Mr Olympia contest into an astonishing film career and eight years as the governor of California - is, for many people, the embodiment of the American Dream. From humble beginnings in a small village in Austria, Schwarzenegger has come to symbolise the opportunities that exist for anyone willing to work hard - parlaying success and self-confidence into the influence to shape hearts and minds across the globe. Even today, whether he's campaigning against climate change or fist-bumping fellow strongmen at his self-titled athletic event, he's one of the few men on the planet who's recognisable from his first name alone. Arnold.

Fiaz Rafiq uses in-depth interviews with Schwarzenegger's peers to tell the life story of the one-time Governator, featuring exclusive interviews with his personal and close friends, fellow bodybuilders and training partners, Hollywood co-stars, directors, executive producers, political personalities and journalists - all offering first-hand accounts of the man they know. Together, these voices show new dimensions to the Arnold we all think we know - from the driven young man who brought building into the mainstream to the passionate advocate for political change.

By: Fiaz Rafiq
Imprint: Arena Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 637g
ISBN: 9781909715974
ISBN 10: 1909715972
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 15 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fiaz Rafiq is a professional sports and entertainment writer for more than half a dozen national newspapers. For fifteen years, he was a chief columnist for a bestselling combat sports magazine MAI, and also contributed to Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness and Impact: The Global Action Movie Magazine. Fiaz co-authored My Brother, Muhammad Ali: The Definitive Biography of the Greatest of All Time with Rahaman Ali.

Reviews for Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Life of a Legend

'This book provides an intriguing insight into the life of a truly global superstar. A truly absorbing book' * Daily Star * 'An excellent insight into all facets of the Governator's career' * Impact: The Global Action Movie Magazine * 'Intriguing new insight into the figure who transcended bodybuilding and movies to become a seminal figure in US politics and society. A must-read for any Arniephile' * Daily Telegraph * 'A fresh and illuminating look at Arnold, taking in everything from his early days in bodybuilding to his twin careers in film and politics. A fascinating look at a self-made man, as told by the people who knew him best' * Men's Fitness * 'Candid and entertaining recollections from some of the figures closest to Schwarzenegger reveal the hunger and desire that drove him to realize the American Dream. Rarely heard-before anecdotes underline the self-confidence that helped shape a bodybuilding and Hollywood icon ahead of his alliance with one of America's great political dynasties. Fascinating reading' * Daily Mail *