A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex

by Chris Jericho
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Good Books rating 4.23
Biography and Memoir
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  • ID: 4527
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9781409136927
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2011-05-12
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

Chris Jericho's journey from a young dreamer to the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of WWE is a tale of perseverance and passion. Nicknamed 'Lion Heart,' Jericho faced numerous challenges, from being robbed at gunpoint to nearly paralyzing injuries, yet his determination and sense of humor never wavered. His memoir dishes the dirt on rivalries with wrestling legends and offers an unfiltered look into the dangerous and thrilling world of professional wrestling. Whether you're a wrestling fan or just love a good underdog story, Jericho's tale is sure to captivate and inspire.

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Amazon · 2025-10-21
entertaining 4.70

This book is an exceptionally entertaining read, recommended for both pro-wrestling fans and non-fans. It takes readers on a journey through Chris Jericho's career with humor and insight.

The reviewer found this book to be an exceptionally entertaining read, suitable for both pro-wrestling fans and those who are not familiar with the sport. They appreciated the humor and insight provided by Chris Jericho, making it a journey through his career that is both engaging and enjoyable. The reviewer highlights that Jericho's unique voice translates well from the microphone to the page, resulting in a memoir that is both informative and entertaining. They particularly enjoyed the lighthearted approach and the way Jericho overcomes obstacles with grit and humor.

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    This is an exceptionally entertaining read.

    I would recommend it to both pro-wrestling fans and non fans.

    Chris Jericho takes you on a journey through his ...

All Sports Books Reviews · 2018-05-02
enjoyable 3.50

This book is a quick and enjoyable read, with some in-jokes that may not be accessible to everyone. The reviewer enjoyed the wrestling and movie references, making it a fun and engaging read.

The reviewer describes this book as a quick and enjoyable read, noting that there are some in-jokes that might not be accessible to everyone. They appreciated the wrestling and movie references, which added to the overall enjoyment of the book. The reviewer found the book to be informative and insightful, particularly into Jericho's early career. They highlighted that the book offers a lot of insight into Jericho's early career, which they found fascinating as a fan of his in-ring work.

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    It's a quick and enjoyable read.

    At times there are too many in-jokes, but I think I got most of the old movie and wrestling references.

    The ...

Straight from the Recliner · 2010-09-14
highly recommended 4.50

This book is highly recommended for fans of Chris Jericho. The reviewer believes it is one of the reasons why Chris Jericho is the best in the world at what he does.

The reviewer highly recommends this book for fans of Chris Jericho, stating that it is one of the reasons why Jericho is considered the best in the world at what he does. They found the book to be a gripping memoir that details Jericho's rise from an aspiring wrestler to a WWE champion. The reviewer appreciated the humor and grit that Jericho brings to his storytelling, making it an engaging and enjoyable read. They also noted that the book offers a lot of insight into Jericho's early career, which they found fascinating.

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    Highly recommended for the Jericholics out there.

    This book is one of the reasons why Chris Jericho is the best in the world at what he do.

    Gripping memoir detailing Chris Jericho's rise from aspiring wrestler to WWE champion, overcoming obstacles with grit and humor.

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