The governator : from muscle beach to his quest for the White House, the improbable rise of Arnold Schwarzenegger

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The governator : from muscle beach to his quest for the White House, the improbable rise of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Ian Halperin

Harperluxe, c2010

1st Harperluxe ed

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Published in large print

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Who is the real Arnold Schwarzenegger? Investigative journalist and number one New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin reveals the true and untold story about this larger-than-life and often outrageous figure From his childhood in Austria to his rise as a star ofAmerican conservative politics, the story of ArnoldSchwarzenegger's life reads like the script of a HollywoodB-movie penned by Horatio Alger. In this exclusivepeek behind the curtain, award-winning scoop hunterIan Halperin wades through the myths and rumors todiscover the real Arnold behind the icon, a man definedby unbridled ambition and an unending quest for power.Based on extensive research, undercover forays, andcandid interviews with many of the Terminator's closefriends and peers, Halperin brings the myth to life with: a riveting journey through Schwarzenegger's pastto explore his relationship with his abusive father andhis feelings toward the Nazi party. insights into the shadowy world of bodybuildingand Schwarzenegger's early steroid use. an investigation of Schwarzenegger's reputation asa bully and a womanizer, including his alleged affairs and public accusations of sexual harassment--behavior that earned him the nickname "the Groper." an in-depth look at his long-standing fascination withthe Kennedys and his remarkably seamless assimilation into his wife's fabled family. a detailed look into Maria's startling weight loss.an analysis of Schwarzenegger's political career, revealing him to be a surprisingly effective and talentedgovernor. the behind-the-scenes machinations of the Kennedyfamily to influence Schwarzenegger's political agenda.And finally Halperin uncovers the never-before-told details of an incredible and audacious plan for Schwarzenegger to attempt to rewrite the Constitution and run for president of the United States.

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