Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal

Mick Foley

Oct 2010 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing

About this ebook

The world famous wrestler and #1 New York Times bestselling author recounts the blood, sweat, and tears behind his knock-down, drag-out TNA debut comeback against archrival Sting.

The undisputed king of the literary ring is back with another handwritten, hardcore home run. Forget the ghost writer and the computer keyboard - this mesmerizing memoir is straight from the pen and notebook paper of the Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley, chronicling the heart-pounding build-up to "Lockdown", one of the most important matches of his long and storied career. Foley's every limit is tested, as he battles back the formidable tag-team of Father Time and Mother Nature - overcoming a host of injuries and serious self-doubts to get back in the ring with one of his all-time favorite foes. With his trademark blend of wit and wisdom, wildness and warmth, Foley dishes previously untold stories from his remarkable life, including his transition from WWE to TNA, his ill-fated stint as a television commentator, his tumultuous relationship with Vince McMahon, his thoughts on performance enhancing substances in sports, the troubling list of wrestlers dying way too young, and his soul saving work in Sierra Leone.

Raw, dynamic, and unabashedly honest, Countdown to Lockdown charts Foley's wrestling rebirth, and rise to heights that his fans thought he would never see again.

Publisher's Note: 100% of the advance for this book has been donated to Child Fund International and RAINN.

Ratings and reviews

'Countdown' falls short of being one of Foleys' best literary efforts, that's not to say the book is bad, it's good don't get me wrong. But when compared to his other biographies, namely his debut outing 'Have A Nice Day!' which is arguably his best work behind the pen. 'COUNTDOWN TO LOCKDOWN' has its merits and as I've mentioned previously, the book is good, its not great, just good! If you're a Mick Foley fan, then it's worth your time and money to check it out. Review: 3*** Stars! 3/5

Good book I bought this book at dollar tree and I like it I even meant him a few months ago

It's a good read for sure!

About the author

Mick Foley is the author of multiple children's books and novels, including the genre-defining #1 New York Times bestsellers Have a Nice Day and Foley is Good. Foley began wrestling professionally in 1985 and is a four-time world champion. He has sponsored children for eighteen years with Child Fund International, and is a weekly volunteer in RAINN's fight against sexual violence. He lives with his wife and four children on Long Island.