The Man Behind The Mask

by Flip Rodriguez, Noah Kaufman, David Jacobson

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Memoir

Perfect Paperback

Published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[Alex Houck · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in one sitting. Sixty percent of this book is very easy to process. The forty percent of this book about Flip’s experiences of sexual abuse and the effects it had on his life are frank, honest, and hardly any punches pulled. The best part about this book is that Flip does not prescribe a way to react except that he is sharing his story so that others can speak up to save their own lives.

[Steven Gellman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honest and so brave! This book may be little, but it will have a big impact and will help and heal so many of us. Thank you Flip for sharing your story.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flip is the reason I started watching ANW. When I saw him with the mask, I was so intrigued. I knew there was more to him, and I'm not talking about the abuse he endured. His energy was radiant and authentic. He's always so exciting to watch. He will always be my favorite ANW. (He's in a first place tie with Jesse Graff, tbh. Love them both so much.)

[h · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the most well-edited book in history, but Flip is incredibly brave for putting his story forward, and for even taking a chance on publishing a book at all. So proud to have watched him grow up from the skinny masked ninja to this powerhouse. So proud to have watched him grow not just physically but emotionally. So proud to put this book on my shelf.

[Kendra Phelix · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a great book for anyone who loves Flip Rodriguez or is a survivor of child abuse. It was a quick read. He was very vulnerable in this book ans give him major kudos to that.

[Ally · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was so honest and real. It had me crying and wanting to hug this brave and amazing person who overcame all the things he had. Flip was already my favorite ninja, but this story, made me have way more respect for him and the message he’s sending to all.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I applaud his bravery and love he is using his story to help others. I just wasn’t expecting the graphic nature of the book or the language. Would have liked a heads up or warning.

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raw and honest

[RavenArian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flip Rodriguez is one of my favorite American Ninja Warrior contestants and the moment I learned that he wrote a book about everything he went through growing up as a kid I knew that I wanted to read it because he's an inspiration for so many people especially to those who have gone through what he's been through. I'm so glad to see that he's doing well and that he's helping so many people both from being open about his experiences but also on American Ninja Warrior.

[Kiki · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, it is courageous that Flip is telling his story of being abused by his biological father. He has a platform and is using it productively to help other kids. However, he is not a writer and that made this harder to read for me.

[Brandy Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good Book. It made me cry because Flip is such an amazing person and have went through so much. He was very strong telling his story. I would recommend this book to anyone but it does talk about child SA.

[Brandy Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good Book. It made me cry because Flip is such an amazing person and have gone through so much. I would recommend this book to anyone, but it does talk about child SA. Flip is my favorite Ninja Warrior ever. He is so brave for telling what happened to him and very honest. Thank you Flip for sharing your story with us all.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot to learn and experience while reading this book! I got to more about Flip and his story, as well as how he think we should deal with our own trauma!

[Cindy Walker]

I wanted to read this book because I have watched Flip Rodriguez on American Ninja Warrior. He is such an inspiration. I really admire the courage it took for him to tell his story. I love his message that he wants people to know you can move past trauma and take control of your own life. I admire his honesty and openness in every way. That said, it wasn’t the best written book ever. As others have mentioned, it was a quick read. I’m glad I read it. But it’s probably going to be the most interesting to people who are already interested in him or his story