Put a Sock in it!

When you think of well written autobiographies, one would not think too much of pro wrestlers as writing great books, nevermind autobiographies.  Now, would those same people be shocked by the fact that a few of those same wrestlers who write their own life stories make the New York Times best sellers list?  One of the very first people to invoke that question is Mick Foley, who came out with Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweat Socks.  As you can tell, this is in reference to the character he was playing in the WWF at the time, Mankind (pictured here).  This look into the blood, sweat, and tears that he has given up, both figuratively and literally, offers the reader a look into what goes into pro wrestling, and while it doesn't proclaim to be a sport, the price that is paid is almost as much as someone who plays a sport such as football or baseball.  The reader will laugh at some of Foley's stories, which showcase his sense of humor, and in many cases, like some of his trips to Japan, the reader will cringe at the details of some his matches.  Overall, the book is a rather lengthy read, but that is because Foley has a lot to say, which is more than what could be said about a few other reads.

So, how successful was Have a Nice Day?  Well, it opened new doors for Foley, which led to among other things, a children's story and a couple of other books, one of which also made the New York Time best sellers list in Foley is Good.