The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant

Bertrand Hébert · Pat Laprade

Apr 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Graham Rowat

About this audiobook

A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andre the Giant-but who was Andre Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World transports listeners beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, Andre worked on his family's farm until he was eighteen, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, Andre went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at forty-six. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of Andre's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hebert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.

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About the author

Bertrand Hebert has been involved in pro wrestling for more than twenty-five years. With Pat Laprade he coauthored Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs and Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story. Hebert also cowrote Pat Patterson's biography, Accepted.

Pat Laprade has been involved in pro wrestling for more than fifteen years. He was a field producer for HBO's critically acclaimed documentary Andre the Giant. With Bertrand Hebert he coauthored Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs and Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story.

Graham Rowat is an award-winning narrator who has appeared in numerous television shows and stage productions.