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Cross Rhodes: Goldust, Out of the Darkness
He first burst onto the scene in the nineties, covered in gold face paint and exhibiting a one-of-a- kind flamboyant style that bewildered his foes and thrilled his fans. Inside the ring, Goldust is as tough as they come, known for using outrageous mind games and taking down his opponents with unparalleled ruthlessness. It’s no surprise, then, that wrestling is in his blood; Goldust is the son of Dusty Rhodes, “The American Dream.”
What is it like to be the son of a wrestling icon and follow him into the same profession? In this no-holds-barred account, Dustin Rhodes speaks frankly and openly about his journey. He talks about being a young boy who desperately missed his dad. A young man who only wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and threw aside a football scholarship to eke out a meager existence in regional wrestling. A green wrestler struggling to prove to his peers that his work, not his name, had gotten him to where he was. Rhodes describes how, in the midst of a painful five-year estrangement with his father, he finally made a name for himself as Goldust and then let it all go, tumbling into a descent of self-medication that led him away from a red-hot career as a WWE Superstar and nearly cost him his life.
When he finally hit bottom, Rhodes knew where to look for help from the family he always had: his father and World Wrestling Entertainment. When he got clean and sober and was offered the chance to wrestle for WWE, he snapped up the offer. The everyday existence of life on the road, working with and watching the new Superstars— like his brother Cody Rhodes—has reminded Rhodes of why he loves being a wrestler.
Cross Rhodes is an intimate portrait of one man’s road to redemption and a unique glimpse into one of the most famous families in WWE.
225 pages, Paperback
First published December 14, 2010
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April 10, 2020
Fun, short autobiograhy detailing the ups and downs of one of my favorite wrestlers.
It was fun and to the point.. Nothing more nothing less.. Entertaining yet unremarkable.
It was fun and to the point.. Nothing more nothing less.. Entertaining yet unremarkable.
January 12, 2014
A nice read about the rise and fall of Goldust in the world of wrestling. As a fan of his, I have to give the book a higher rating just for the fact that you know more and feel closer to him, but I can't give five stars as compared to other wrestlers' biographies this one is a little thin on details. Some of the story is told as if you already know the details and Dustin is just reminding you. The story is supposed to be more about his addictions and his fall, but he treats some of that as an aside to talking about his father and his path through the business... but at the same time those stories are glossed over pretty quickly leaving you wanting to know more (like in Chris Jericho's books) about certain matches, times and wrestlers.
Still an interesting read from Dustin and a real wrestling fan, and a fan of Goldust will find it interesting to read no matter what.
Still an interesting read from Dustin and a real wrestling fan, and a fan of Goldust will find it interesting to read no matter what.
September 17, 2014
'Cross Rhodes: Goldust, Out of the Darkness' is another in a long line of entertaining bios about WWE stars that reveals their triumphs and demons on their road to pro-wrestling glory. Again, it's another example of how only the strong survive in the wrestling world. Travel, injuries, and running hard take its toll on many of the wrestlers, and Dustin was no exception. THankfully, he kicked his mega-bad habit, and we still have him around.
December 7, 2018
Wrestling memoirs are often known to be among the most shocking and entertaining sub-genres of biographies available. So it's fair to assume that Goldust, one of the most shocking and entertaining wrestlers of all time, would make for an unstoppable read. Well, this is a decent, quick introduction into the written wrestling world, but by no means an example of the genre at it's best.
First, we'll get the boring bits out of the way. Yes, the writing is extremely sloppy, with plenty of spelling and grammatical as well as factual errors. For example: "when I left in the early 1990's for Total Nonstop Action" - fact, Total Nonstop Action wasn't formed until 2002.
On that note, the entire book seems to have been written entirely by Dustin himself, seemingly without the help of a ghostwriter and with only rudimentary support from the editor. I don't know if this is true or not, but it certainly feels that way. WWE Books, the publishing house behind this, are often quite hands off with their publications, knowing the fanbase are ready to read anything from their favorite superstars.
The end result is a memoir which feels rushed, janky and unimmersive. As a huge enthusiast of WCW history, I was excited for the segment devoted to his time as the character 'Seven' in WCW - his experiences in the company, with his new gimmick and his relationships with the other WCW talent. But this stage of his life was only briefly covered with no information I didn't already know.
But on the flipside of this writing approach, it also feels more sincere. It makes clear what was important to Dustin Rhodes (his wife, his family, his job) and what was not. You're very much aware that you're actually reading Dustin pour his heart and soul out unfiltered onto page; rather than a refined, romanticized version of the Dustin Rhodes tale. If you're looking for a big, epic tome that you can suck yourself into for weeks, then this isn't the book for you. But if you're looking quickly to understand a wrestling legend in their raw, true form, warts and all, then this is certainly the biography for you.
In the book, Dustin stated his intention for the book was as a sort of warning to anyone battling addiction, and some of the most shocking moments of the book come from describing his battle with drug and alcohol dependence. In one instance, he describes spending 'hours searching the floor' for a single pill he had dropped; consuming more pills than the doctor had time to rewrite a prescription for, and snorting cocaine before matches simply to avoid the temptation of alcohol. Moments like these are what many people read wrestling biographies for, but Dustin by no means glorifies them.
In a way, it's the classic rockstar tale: A handsome young man 'aspires for stardom', but is really just seeking to earn the approval of his larger-than-life estranged Father. He does anything to succeed, and when he does, is flushed with success, but resorts to drugs and alcohol to maintain the lifestyle and escape form the demons. His marriage falls apart, and he is prevented from seeing his daughter. He enters his darkest days, but eventually checks into rehab and makes a big comeback. But in this case, the story feels less like an attempt to exploit the story of a troubled life, but one man signing off on a period of his life, letting go of the past and moving forward.
If you're looking to get into the exciting, bizarre and entertaining sub-genre of wrestling biographies, it certainly won't hurt you to start here - it's quick, direct and serves as a decent introduction, but there are plenty of better books out there. I've been told that among the best are the autobiographies of Booker T, 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and 'Mankind' Mick Foley.
First, we'll get the boring bits out of the way. Yes, the writing is extremely sloppy, with plenty of spelling and grammatical as well as factual errors. For example: "when I left in the early 1990's for Total Nonstop Action" - fact, Total Nonstop Action wasn't formed until 2002.
On that note, the entire book seems to have been written entirely by Dustin himself, seemingly without the help of a ghostwriter and with only rudimentary support from the editor. I don't know if this is true or not, but it certainly feels that way. WWE Books, the publishing house behind this, are often quite hands off with their publications, knowing the fanbase are ready to read anything from their favorite superstars.
The end result is a memoir which feels rushed, janky and unimmersive. As a huge enthusiast of WCW history, I was excited for the segment devoted to his time as the character 'Seven' in WCW - his experiences in the company, with his new gimmick and his relationships with the other WCW talent. But this stage of his life was only briefly covered with no information I didn't already know.
But on the flipside of this writing approach, it also feels more sincere. It makes clear what was important to Dustin Rhodes (his wife, his family, his job) and what was not. You're very much aware that you're actually reading Dustin pour his heart and soul out unfiltered onto page; rather than a refined, romanticized version of the Dustin Rhodes tale. If you're looking for a big, epic tome that you can suck yourself into for weeks, then this isn't the book for you. But if you're looking quickly to understand a wrestling legend in their raw, true form, warts and all, then this is certainly the biography for you.
In the book, Dustin stated his intention for the book was as a sort of warning to anyone battling addiction, and some of the most shocking moments of the book come from describing his battle with drug and alcohol dependence. In one instance, he describes spending 'hours searching the floor' for a single pill he had dropped; consuming more pills than the doctor had time to rewrite a prescription for, and snorting cocaine before matches simply to avoid the temptation of alcohol. Moments like these are what many people read wrestling biographies for, but Dustin by no means glorifies them.
In a way, it's the classic rockstar tale: A handsome young man 'aspires for stardom', but is really just seeking to earn the approval of his larger-than-life estranged Father. He does anything to succeed, and when he does, is flushed with success, but resorts to drugs and alcohol to maintain the lifestyle and escape form the demons. His marriage falls apart, and he is prevented from seeing his daughter. He enters his darkest days, but eventually checks into rehab and makes a big comeback. But in this case, the story feels less like an attempt to exploit the story of a troubled life, but one man signing off on a period of his life, letting go of the past and moving forward.
If you're looking to get into the exciting, bizarre and entertaining sub-genre of wrestling biographies, it certainly won't hurt you to start here - it's quick, direct and serves as a decent introduction, but there are plenty of better books out there. I've been told that among the best are the autobiographies of Booker T, 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and 'Mankind' Mick Foley.
May 28, 2021
I picked up this book because, based on the information I had gathered from other sources throughout my life, I've learned that the story behind the gimmick of Goldust is one of the most interesting ones of any active professional wrestler.
However, this book is the equivalent of your local news network deciding to do a 20-minute special on Goldust in the middle of the afternoon. The narrative does not go into too much detail regarding absolutely anything. The writing style is on par with something you would have read in middle school: easy to read, at times unbearably so.
In the end, it is more of a superficial autobiography of Dustin Rhodes, than the "biography" of Goldust and his impact on professional wrestling culture. The part that really did it for me, though, is a section near the end of the book where Dustin Rhodes explains the wrestlers' travelling arrangements. If you have consumed any media that discusses the behind-the-scenes lives of renowned professional wrestlers, there will undoubtedly be references to driving between shows. "I drove to shows with so-and-so", "six of us packed into the back of a van to get to the next venue", "nobody wanted to ride with so-and-so because he was always under the influence of something". I am not going to give it away since this was legitimately the most interesting part of the book for me, but let's just say it is much less glamorous and luxurious than I previously thought, and for a great reason! While not something exclusively related to Goldust or Rhodes, that piece was the one that made me glad to have read the whole book.
However, this book is the equivalent of your local news network deciding to do a 20-minute special on Goldust in the middle of the afternoon. The narrative does not go into too much detail regarding absolutely anything. The writing style is on par with something you would have read in middle school: easy to read, at times unbearably so.
In the end, it is more of a superficial autobiography of Dustin Rhodes, than the "biography" of Goldust and his impact on professional wrestling culture. The part that really did it for me, though, is a section near the end of the book where Dustin Rhodes explains the wrestlers' travelling arrangements. If you have consumed any media that discusses the behind-the-scenes lives of renowned professional wrestlers, there will undoubtedly be references to driving between shows. "I drove to shows with so-and-so", "six of us packed into the back of a van to get to the next venue", "nobody wanted to ride with so-and-so because he was always under the influence of something". I am not going to give it away since this was legitimately the most interesting part of the book for me, but let's just say it is much less glamorous and luxurious than I previously thought, and for a great reason! While not something exclusively related to Goldust or Rhodes, that piece was the one that made me glad to have read the whole book.
April 10, 2025
For a legend with as captivating of a career as Dustin Rhodes has had, his autobiography nearly 25 years into said career feels unfortunately phoned in and is pretty barebones. Dustin is sure to have plenty of great stories and experiences he could have shared but instead does Wikipedia article-worthy summaries of his time in WCW and TNA, and only really goes slightly in depth for his first WWF run. A large chunk of the book is about Dustin's struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. This can be done masterfully in some wrestler autobiographies - Eddie Guerrero and Shawn Michaels did a great job in theirs - but needs to be padded with equally interesting, fun stories about a larger-than-life career. If Dustin isn't discussing his road to recovery, he's lamenting his strained relationship with his father Dusty in sections that feel like therapy. This could have used a co-writer to make it more digestible. You were one of the most colorful, enigmatic characters in wrestling history! Give me something to chew on!
April 17, 2020
This book was painful to read for me for a number of reasons. First, this is the most I have ever read about the professional wrestling industry. An industry that I have never related to in my life. While I enjoyed watching Bobo Brazil, Mil Mascaras, Kenji Shibuya, and other types with my Dad and brothers growing up, I figures I outgrew this form of entertainment.
The only reason I read it is because it was sitting in our book shelf and I have this habit of reading, for readings sake.
Another reason this was painful is that this isn’t exactly Pulitzer Prize winning style of writing. So elementary. So unenlightening to me. Oh well!
Finally, and the most interesting theme of this book, is that this guy, Dustin Rhodes, literally, lived a life of pain. Alcoholism, pill popping addictions, isolated living from family...the best part is that he found some success in getting cleaned up from these demons and able to salvage his life. For this, I am happy for this guy.
The only reason I read it is because it was sitting in our book shelf and I have this habit of reading, for readings sake.
Another reason this was painful is that this isn’t exactly Pulitzer Prize winning style of writing. So elementary. So unenlightening to me. Oh well!
Finally, and the most interesting theme of this book, is that this guy, Dustin Rhodes, literally, lived a life of pain. Alcoholism, pill popping addictions, isolated living from family...the best part is that he found some success in getting cleaned up from these demons and able to salvage his life. For this, I am happy for this guy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 18, 2021
Always kinda hard to compare Wrestlers' autobiographies as a lot of the time their all very similar - Pro Wrestling is hard not just on the wrester themselves, but also those around them.
And this one follows along the same path, but... there's something that I really like about this one.
Some really interesting stories beginning with Dustin's early life through to one of his last WWE runs. One of the most interesting parts was Goldust's feud with Brian Pillman, which... obviously never got concluded. Don't expect everything to be in here though because it isn't.
I really couldn't put this book down, I read it all in an evening and really enjoyed it. It's obvious that some bits of the storyline situations have been heavily hyped up by the WWE machine however, but definitely one of the better books put out by them.
And this one follows along the same path, but... there's something that I really like about this one.
Some really interesting stories beginning with Dustin's early life through to one of his last WWE runs. One of the most interesting parts was Goldust's feud with Brian Pillman, which... obviously never got concluded. Don't expect everything to be in here though because it isn't.
I really couldn't put this book down, I read it all in an evening and really enjoyed it. It's obvious that some bits of the storyline situations have been heavily hyped up by the WWE machine however, but definitely one of the better books put out by them.
June 12, 2024
Dustin Rhodes’ book is the latest wrestling autobiography I’ve chosen to read, though, sadly, it becomes only the second one that has failed to captivate me throughout. Yes, we get a fair look at Dustin’s rise in pro wrestling and tales behind his most famous gimmick, Goldust. Yet, it’s made clear that the main focus of this short memoir is Dustin’s battle with his twin demons of painkiller abuse and alcoholism. His tale of survival and living a renewed, sober life is worthy of praise, but I just wish there was a bit more oomph and detail given to Goldust’s distinctive character and storylines - even if the man behind the gold face paint was lost in the clouds of opioid addition during his prime years.
May 18, 2017
Interesting enough story about Dustin Rhodes', a.k.a. Golddust, road through addiction and back again. However, while it's far from the worst book ever written (I'm looking at you Wuthering Heights!) it is written in a style that is so informal that it's at times off putting. Although the journey itself is interesting, Rhodes seems to repeat himself quite a bit and I would have enjoyed more insights his feelings about the business and other wrestlers.
October 25, 2021
3.7 stars.. I love Golddust sooooo much!! His character just brightened my day on WWE.
As much as I enjoyed this insight into his life, it wasn't entirely what I expected. I'm not entirely sure what I did expect.. but this wasn't it. I also didn't expect the things he said about his dad..
As much as I enjoyed this insight into his life, it wasn't entirely what I expected. I'm not entirely sure what I did expect.. but this wasn't it. I also didn't expect the things he said about his dad..
September 28, 2018
Thought inducing
This as real as it can get. Sad and inspiring. A great read for any parent or child who is having difficulty with there family.
This as real as it can get. Sad and inspiring. A great read for any parent or child who is having difficulty with there family.
January 10, 2020
A good warts and all read. No holds barred.
April 7, 2022
One of my absolute all-time favorite performers. Incredible in-ring storyteller. Not so much on the page.
October 9, 2022
3.25 stars.
November 18, 2023
Fun read. Dustin is one of the good guys. I just wish the book was longer and he went into more “stories from the road”. We all know he would have MANY to share.
January 9, 2012
Starting with the negatives, the biggest flaw here is that this book reads like a rush-job, and I found myself skimming parts here and there because it was very clear where the story was going and there wasn't much purpose in reading closely. There isn't a lot of content; the print is double-spaced and about 16 point font, and every 5th page is a photo, and the thing still clocks in at only about 200 pages.
Wrestling is homoerotic and homophobic, whether or not most of the industry or the fans care to recognize it. Goldust's work illuminated/exploited these aspects of the artform in inventive and interesting ways, but there seems to be little introspection going on about that. OK, fine, this thing wasn't ghostwritten by Camille Paglia, but shit, Dustin is a good ol' boy from Texas, you'd think there might be a little more elaboration on how he dealt with becoming famous for being a taboo-smashing pan-sexual weirdo, but, as another reviewer mentioned, the prose is really really vague. It's almost as if he wasn't paying attention during the most important parts of his career and/or wasn't paying attention when this was written.
This book has a few things going for it, though, and it's a quick enough read to make it worth your while if you're a big Goldust fan. I also enjoyed that the book offers some insights about the famous Rhodes family itself from the elder son's perspective. Finally--and I don't think this is a spoiler--the title implies that Rhodes found religion or something and luckily this isn't really a part of the narrative arc, which follows the more traditional addiction-memoir format.
As an official WWE bio, it conforms to most of the conventions of the company's Soviet-style party line and I'm sure plenty of stuff is being left out or spun a little differently than it actually shook out, but I personally find that the WWE doublespeak makes these books more interesting anyway, so this isn't really too much of a negative, just something that should be mentioned.
Wrestling is homoerotic and homophobic, whether or not most of the industry or the fans care to recognize it. Goldust's work illuminated/exploited these aspects of the artform in inventive and interesting ways, but there seems to be little introspection going on about that. OK, fine, this thing wasn't ghostwritten by Camille Paglia, but shit, Dustin is a good ol' boy from Texas, you'd think there might be a little more elaboration on how he dealt with becoming famous for being a taboo-smashing pan-sexual weirdo, but, as another reviewer mentioned, the prose is really really vague. It's almost as if he wasn't paying attention during the most important parts of his career and/or wasn't paying attention when this was written.
This book has a few things going for it, though, and it's a quick enough read to make it worth your while if you're a big Goldust fan. I also enjoyed that the book offers some insights about the famous Rhodes family itself from the elder son's perspective. Finally--and I don't think this is a spoiler--the title implies that Rhodes found religion or something and luckily this isn't really a part of the narrative arc, which follows the more traditional addiction-memoir format.
As an official WWE bio, it conforms to most of the conventions of the company's Soviet-style party line and I'm sure plenty of stuff is being left out or spun a little differently than it actually shook out, but I personally find that the WWE doublespeak makes these books more interesting anyway, so this isn't really too much of a negative, just something that should be mentioned.
December 14, 2010
Of every wrestling book that has been released, I've looked forward to none as much as CROSS RHODES. Dustin Rhodes grew up the son of a wrestling legend, quickly became a star, and transformed into one of wrestling's greatest characters during the WWF Attitude era; I thought he would have an amazing story to tell.
I ordered the Kindle version today (release day, 12-14-2010) and read the whole thing in about three hours. It wasn't because the content was so captivating that I zipped through it--this book was very, very short. If the print version is 240 pages then it must be large-print or filled with photos.
Mick Foley's HAVE A NICE DAY: A TALE OF BLOOD AND SWEATSOCKS is the measuring stick in the pro-wrestling genre. His book was successful because it was honest, entertaining, and it made readers feel an intimate connection to the author after reading his story. What we got with CROSS RHODES was a brief overview of his career, a whole lot about his personal demons, and very little reading pleasure. There was so much omitted--Barry Windham and Ricky Steamboat were barely mentioned, Ric Flair's name appeared just once, he never mentions Terri's run in WCW as Alexandra York, etc.
I'm giving CROSS RHODES three stars because I'd recommend it to anyone battling addiction. The book is simply not what a reader thinks he's getting when he buys a wrestler's memoir.
I ordered the Kindle version today (release day, 12-14-2010) and read the whole thing in about three hours. It wasn't because the content was so captivating that I zipped through it--this book was very, very short. If the print version is 240 pages then it must be large-print or filled with photos.
Mick Foley's HAVE A NICE DAY: A TALE OF BLOOD AND SWEATSOCKS is the measuring stick in the pro-wrestling genre. His book was successful because it was honest, entertaining, and it made readers feel an intimate connection to the author after reading his story. What we got with CROSS RHODES was a brief overview of his career, a whole lot about his personal demons, and very little reading pleasure. There was so much omitted--Barry Windham and Ricky Steamboat were barely mentioned, Ric Flair's name appeared just once, he never mentions Terri's run in WCW as Alexandra York, etc.
I'm giving CROSS RHODES three stars because I'd recommend it to anyone battling addiction. The book is simply not what a reader thinks he's getting when he buys a wrestler's memoir.
November 16, 2024
A memoir about Dustin Rhodes's career as the one and only Goldust. He maintained his career despite years of drug and alcohol abuse and ultimately overcame it.
I liked Goldust as a kid, and I've appreciated some of Dustin Rhodes's more recent interviews. It's a shame that I was disappointed by this memoir. I want it to be clear that the rating isn't reflective of how I feel about his life or that I didn't care about his struggles. At this point in his life, he's had enough experiences to where he can reflect on some of the events that shaped him better. This memoir merely said what was and made me think that maybe it was written too soon.
Some events were completely glossed over that I know he would be able to comment more on now. I never felt as though I was with him in moments where I wanted to be. And frankly, he could have left out the part about the rats. I almost closed the book . I only kept reading because it was at the end anyway.
It felt repetitive and full of cliches. I'm happy with what he's been able to overcome, but I needed a lot more reflection, complexity, and structure. That being said, if Dustin Rhodes wrote another memoir, I would read it. I appreciate what he's gone through, but more importantly, I appreciate his growth more today than I feel this memoir showed.
I liked Goldust as a kid, and I've appreciated some of Dustin Rhodes's more recent interviews. It's a shame that I was disappointed by this memoir. I want it to be clear that the rating isn't reflective of how I feel about his life or that I didn't care about his struggles. At this point in his life, he's had enough experiences to where he can reflect on some of the events that shaped him better. This memoir merely said what was and made me think that maybe it was written too soon.
Some events were completely glossed over that I know he would be able to comment more on now. I never felt as though I was with him in moments where I wanted to be. And frankly, he could have left out the part about the rats. I almost closed the book . I only kept reading because it was at the end anyway.
It felt repetitive and full of cliches. I'm happy with what he's been able to overcome, but I needed a lot more reflection, complexity, and structure. That being said, if Dustin Rhodes wrote another memoir, I would read it. I appreciate what he's gone through, but more importantly, I appreciate his growth more today than I feel this memoir showed.
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March 26, 2013I wasn't quiet sure what to expect from the "Bizarre One" known simply as......Goldust. I was intrigued to discover that in this book, Dustin Rhodes, the grandson of a plumber, the son of the American Dream Dusty Rhodes, & brother to "Dashing" Cody Rhodes went through a lot of hills and valleys to achieve what he has achieved in his personal life. From what i could tell, it damn sure wasn't easy trying to live in the shadow of a man that america cheered and looked up to. From his early days as Dustin Rhodes, to Goldust and beyond Dustin struggled with his own life, his addictions, his career as a professional wrestler, all while trying to keep his family together, despite the fact that there was a long standing estrangement between him and his father. Through it, divorces, drug addiction, various life pit fall, Dustin came out on top. He seems like he is a better man for all that he went through. By the end of the book, i felt like he was in better spirits and in a better place in his life after enduring what he endured. My favorite part of this book, has probably got to be the fact that eventually Dustin and his pops finally made amends and started to be back in each others lives.
March 25, 2012
Mein erstes englisches Wrestlingbuch. Warum wurde es gerade Goldust? Weil Goldust einer der genialsten Charaktere ist, die es jemals im Wrestling gegeben hat. Er ist der Prince of Perversion und unter dem gold schwarzen MakeUp wirkt er wie ein sehr netter Mensch.
Ein großer Teil des Buches ist Dustins Bedauern und seine Drogenerfahrung. Ich weiß das einige Leser dieses “Gejammer” nervt. Es kann schon sehr anstrengend sein, aber sein Leben ist nun einmal so verlaufen. Es tut ihm jetzt leid, außerdem finde ich gut, das er immer wieder anspricht was für Probleme er hatte.
Seine Geschichte hat mich gefangen genommen und ich konnte das Buch nicht zur Seite legen. Ich mochte den Sprachstil, es ist einfaches englisch und auch wenn es vermessen ist zu glauben das dieses Buch Dustin Rhodes komplett alleine geschrieben hat, man kann es zumindest glauben… darum geht es doch auch im Wrestling. Man weiß, es ist abgesprochen und alles… aber wie die Jungs im Ring sich bemühen, man möchte es ihnen einfach glauben!
Fazit:
Eine sehr offene Biographie über den Mann hinter dem goldenen Anzug! Ich geben ihm und seiner Lebensgeschichte gerne die Note A!
Ein großer Teil des Buches ist Dustins Bedauern und seine Drogenerfahrung. Ich weiß das einige Leser dieses “Gejammer” nervt. Es kann schon sehr anstrengend sein, aber sein Leben ist nun einmal so verlaufen. Es tut ihm jetzt leid, außerdem finde ich gut, das er immer wieder anspricht was für Probleme er hatte.
Seine Geschichte hat mich gefangen genommen und ich konnte das Buch nicht zur Seite legen. Ich mochte den Sprachstil, es ist einfaches englisch und auch wenn es vermessen ist zu glauben das dieses Buch Dustin Rhodes komplett alleine geschrieben hat, man kann es zumindest glauben… darum geht es doch auch im Wrestling. Man weiß, es ist abgesprochen und alles… aber wie die Jungs im Ring sich bemühen, man möchte es ihnen einfach glauben!
Fazit:
Eine sehr offene Biographie über den Mann hinter dem goldenen Anzug! Ich geben ihm und seiner Lebensgeschichte gerne die Note A!
September 30, 2013
When i first started this book i thought it was going to be weird and creepy but it turned out to be something way better. I've always liked Goldust plus the whole Rhodes family, so when i first red this is thought it was going to be nothing but Wrestling but it turned out to be something that made me respect Dustin so much more than i already did. He worked his ass off for what he's become and unlike some people it wasn't handed to him because of his famous father. It made me respect Dusty Rhodes even more because he didn't try to screw his way to the top for his son, he helped him along the way, sure, but he never, EVER, did anything for Dustin that he didn't server. This makes me respect the Rhodes family so much more.
February 2, 2012
This is a prime example of a wrestling biography that is tossed together in probably three days, published the day after and all with the main goal of getting wrestling fans to fork over money.
This book is filled with vague details, quick stories and a bunch of blah blah drugs, blah blah blah, can't live up to my dad's rep. Blah blah.
Overall, huge disappointment.
This book is filled with vague details, quick stories and a bunch of blah blah drugs, blah blah blah, can't live up to my dad's rep. Blah blah.
Overall, huge disappointment.
November 6, 2014
Pretty good book. Really gave a inside look of the ups and downs of wrestling. He tackles his addiction to pain killers and drinking and how he came clean. Also he talks about how he had to step out of the shadows of his Dad and become Goldust and how he is helping out the younger talent today in WWE.
May 5, 2011
The style of this book was interesting. It was more like sitting down with Dustin in his living room and listening to him tell the stories of his life and career than it was like reading a memoir or autobiography. I enjoyed it, but not everyone will like the stream-of-thought way it is written.
August 31, 2011
This book was awesome, he let you into his life & his struggle with addiction. If you are addicted to drugs alcohol etc. I would recommend you reading this. He expressed himself well. Really easy read.
August 2, 2012
This is a very good autobiography! If you are a wrestling fan you will for sure appreciate this book! Tons of insight and information. I read this book front to back within 2 hours and could not put it down! One of the best wrestler autobiographies out there in my opinion.
March 17, 2016
A pretty good biography, but not nearly as good as most of the other wrestling biographies. Definitely lacking on wrestling and much more of a "daddy's issues" and "road to hell through drugs/alcohol and redemption" story than anything else. Still a quick and fun read overall.
August 29, 2024
enjoyed this book a lot so it gets four stars, despite being very short. it skimmed over some things i was interested in, but he had some good anecdotes and good points he made about the wrestling business
EDIT: Probably only worth a 3
EDIT: Probably only worth a 3
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