The Crippler: Cage Fighting and My Life on the Edge by Chris Leben (English) Pap

Description: The Crippler by Chris Leben, Daniel J. Patinkin It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler," is that kind of person. The Ultimate Fighter FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler," is that kind of person.Lebens reputation started when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show and competition where hopeful fighters live together and vie for a UFC contract and a path to greatness. He quickly made a name for himself with his controversial and abrasive behavior. During his subsequent ten-year career in ultimate fighting, Leben became one of the most recognized figures in the sport, enthralling audiences around the world with his wild, head-first style of fighting as he took on some of the worlds best fighters, including Anderson Silva, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Wanderlei Silva. Author Biography Chris Leben is a ten-year veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While growing up in Portland, Oregon, he became interested in mixed martial arts at an early age. After being a participant on first season of The Ultimate Fighter, Leben went on to put together a 2212 record and become a fan favorite before retiring in January 2014. Leben currently lives and coaches MMA fighters in San Diego, California.Daniel J. Patinkin is a Chicago-born writer and businessman. His unique career has spanned the real estate, finance, education, and entertainment industries. He earned a BA in English and history from Indiana University and an MFA in producing from the University of Southern California. The Crippler is his first book. He lives in New York City. Review "Instead of whitewashing those personal failures into a heros journey, Lebens book reads as a mix of war stories and regrets, an unvarnished look at the life behind a name that helped put MMA over to the reality-TV-watching public, and a confession." —Vice "This book is a true testament to the battles faced inside and outside of the cage that no one else will talk about." —Ed "Short Fuse" Herman, ten-year UFC veteran "I had a crazy life as a mixed martial artist. People everywhere ask me to tell them my now infamous stories. But Chris Leben took infamous to a whole different level! This book is hilarious, heartfelt, and powerful. I love it!" —Bas Rutten, former UFC heavyweight champion and King of Pancrase world champion "Chris Leben is one of the most colorful and forthright characters the UFC has ever seen, and The Crippler—while not always pretty—is an incredible look behind the scenes at a legendary fighter who has admittedly battled his share of demons over the course of a very memorable career. Chris holds nothing back, and his brutal honesty makes it hard to put this book down." —John Morgan, award-winning MMA reporter for MMAJunkie.com and USA Today "[The Crippler] indulges readers, whether a fan of MMA or not, in the life of an individuals struggle to teeter on extremes and, in the end, find their way closer to the fulcrum. . . . This book is well deserving of all five possible stars." —MMA Latest "Patinkin does an excellent job of capturing Lebens voice. In very short order, the reader will find themselves hearing Lebens raspy voice in their head as they read. . . . Lebens memoir is a good read. Its Chris Leben, warts and all." —MMA Junkie "The brutal honesty about [Lebens] shortcomings makes for a frustrating yet empathetic story. . . . Many readers, even those outside the MMA fanbase, will find this personal account of a flawed fighter meaningful." —Library Journal"Instead of whitewashing those personal failures into a heros journey, Lebens book reads as a mix of war stories and regrets, an unvarnished look at the life behind a name that helped put MMA over to the reality-TV-watching public, and a confession." —Vice "This book is a true testament to the battles faced inside and outside of the cage that no one else will talk about." —Ed "Short Fuse" Herman, ten-year UFC veteran "I had a crazy life as a mixed martial artist. People everywhere ask me to tell them my now infamous stories. But Chris Leben took infamous to a whole different level! This book is hilarious, heartfelt, and powerful. I love it!" —Bas Rutten, former UFC heavyweight champion and King of Pancrase world champion "Chris Leben is one of the most colorful and forthright characters the UFC has ever seen, and The Crippler—while not always pretty—is an incredible look behind the scenes at a legendary fighter who has admittedly battled his share of demons over the course of a very memorable career. Chris holds nothing back, and his brutal honesty makes it hard to put this book down." —John Morgan, award-winning MMA reporter for MMAJunkie.com and USA Today "[The Crippler] indulges readers, whether a fan of MMA or not, in the life of an individuals struggle to teeter on extremes and, in the end, find their way closer to the fulcrum. . . . This book is well deserving of all five possible stars." —MMA Latest "Patinkin does an excellent job of capturing Lebens voice. In very short order, the reader will find themselves hearing Lebens raspy voice in their head as they read. . . . Lebens memoir is a good read. Its Chris Leben, warts and all." —MMA Junkie "The brutal honesty about [Lebens] shortcomings makes for a frustrating yet empathetic story. . . . Many readers, even those outside the MMA fanbase, will find this personal account of a flawed fighter meaningful." —Library Journal Long Description It takes a certain kind of person to stand out from other mixed martial arts fighters as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler," is that kind of person. His reputation started on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter , a reality show where hopeful fighters vie for a UFC contract and a path to greatness. The world saw an out-of-control brawler with a penchant for destruction. But that was only half the story. From the slums of northwest Oregon, Leben has spent a lifetime coping with deep scars left by an absent father and ever-present struggles with alcoholism and drug abuse. Hes been in jail eleven times, including for going AWOL. During his ten-year career in ultimate fighting, Leben became one of the most recognized figures in the sport, enthralling audiences around the world with his wild, headfirst style of fighting as he took on some of the worlds best fighters, including Anderson Silva, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Wanderlei Silva. The Crippler is not just an exciting account of his rise to prominence within the UFC; its the incredible story of a renowned wild man dealing with his personal demons and learning that the toughest opponent is always yourself. Review Quote "Instead of whitewashing those personal failures into a heros journey, Lebens book reads as a mix of war stories and regrets, an unvarnished look at the life behind a name that helped put MMA over to the reality-TV-watching public, and a confession." -- Vice "This book is a true testament to the battles faced inside and outside of the cage that no one else will talk about." --Ed "Short Fuse" Herman, ten-year UFC veteran "I had a crazy life as a mixed martial artist. People everywhere ask me to tell them my now infamous stories. But Chris Leben took infamous to a whole different level! This book is hilarious, heartfelt, and powerful. I love it!" --Bas Rutten, former UFC heavyweight champion and King of Pancrase world champion "Chris Leben is one of the most colorful and forthright characters the UFC has ever seen, and The Crippler -while not always pretty-is an incredible look behind the scenes at a legendary fighter who has admittedly battled his share of demons over the course of a very memorable career. Chris holds nothing back, and his brutal honesty makes it hard to put this book down." --John Morgan, award-winning MMA reporter for MMAJunkie.com and USA Today "[ The Crippler ] indulges readers, whether a fan of MMA or not, in the life of an individuals struggle to teeter on extremes and, in the end, find their way closer to the fulcrum. . . . This book is well deserving of all five possible stars." -- MMA Latest "Patinkin does an excellent job of capturing Lebens voice. In very short order, the reader will find themselves hearing Lebens raspy voice in their head as they read. . . . Lebens memoir is a good read. Its Chris Leben, warts and all." -- MMA Junkie "The brutal honesty about [Lebens] shortcomings makes for a frustrating yet empathetic story. . . . Many readers, even those outside the MMA fanbase, will find this personal account of a flawed fighter meaningful." -- Library Journal Description for Sales People First time in paperback Leven has many contacts in the MMA world and can leverage a large network: 103k Twitter followers, 15.6k Instagram, 82k Facebook. MMA continues to be extremely popular in the US and abroad, and Leven has international fan bases. Leben has media experience with TV and radio interviews and appearances, including The Ultimate Fighter season 1, AXS TV, and pre/post-fight interviews. This is not a standard fighter autobiography. It can be marketed as an athletes memoir and the story of a difficult upbringing with out-of-control lifestyle and behavior. Leben is well known for his wild behavior. Details ISBN1510727736 Author Daniel J. Patinkin Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Year 2017 ISBN-10 1510727736 ISBN-13 9781510727731 Format Paperback Subtitle Cage Fighting and My Life on the Edge Country of Publication United States DEWEY B Pages 296 Illustrations 19 color photos, B&W photos Short Title The Crippler Language English Publication Date 2017-11-02 NZ Release Date 2017-11-02 US Release Date 2017-11-02 UK Release Date 2017-11-02 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-10-16 Imprint Skyhorse Publishing Place of Publication New York, NY We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151664857;

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