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    Wrestling for My Life: The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar

    By Shawn Michaels and David L. Thomas

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    As a WWE wrestler with millions of fans, Shawn Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he found himself longing for something more. When he became a committed Christian at the height of his career, Shawn learned what it's like to be a man of faith in a secular arena.

    Wrestling for My Life documents Shawn's journey to finding a new way of life--one that's marked by faith, family, and forgiveness.

    As you watch Shawn's testimony unfold, you'll learn about:

    • The power of self-discipline
    • The importance of finding a supportive mentor who challenges you to be the best version of yourself
    • The freedom that's found in true forgiveness

    Praise for Wrestling for My Life:

    "Shawn's greatest challenge came from deep within himself, and it's been awe-inspiring to watch this man pull himself from the depths of his own personal hell by immersing himself in his faith in God. I couldn't be more amazed at the man, husband, father, and friend he has become." —The Undertaker

    "I am certain that you will enjoy getting to know Shawn Michaels from the pages within as much as I have in his everyday life. If you read one book this year, make it this one" —Pastor Matthew Hagee

    "Shawn's story is an important reminder of life's priorities and how we choose to use our given gifts. While I work with Shawn outside of the wrestling world, I can still strongly attest to his perseverance, passion, and humility. These pages offer an inside look into how he found strength for better change." —Jeff Wayne, Executive Vice President Programming of Outdoor Channel

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateFeb 10, 2015
    ISBN9780310340799
    Author

    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn Michaels is a retired professional wrestler and Hall of Famer, also known as the Heartbreak Kid.

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    • 3/5
      I am a closet wrestling fan - not the modern day stuff, but the old-school, Saturday afternoon TBS stuff. I grew up on Southeast Championship Wrestling cheering for the likes of Bullet Bob Armstrong and Austin Idol. Those were the days.I was drawn in recently to the clearance rack at a local bookstore by Wrestling for My Life, an autobiography by The Heart Break Kid, Shawn Michaels. As a Christian, I was intrigued by the turnaround from a rock and roll lifestyle to a devout Christian life that Shawn Michaels professes. But, I must admit, I had some misgivings coming into the book. First, I was never really a Shawn Michaels fan. I thought that he and Marty Jennety (sp?) ripped off the Rock and Roll Express, one of my favorite tag teams. Later on, Michaels became a central figure in the DeGeneration X angle on WWF. That angle was vulgar, profane, and stomach-turning. Second, I'm not a great fan of the church where Michaels attends. I'm thankful that he found Christ - and I have no reason to doubt his testimony - but I wish he attended a church that was more faithful to the Gospel. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find out that this book focused very little on Michael's wrestling career. He had previously written a book to cover that. This book mainly focuses on the way his faith had changed his life.Having said all of that, I was pleasantly surprised by the Wrestling for My Life. I was cohesively written and organized around some important and salient principles for Believers. Michaels emphasizes things like accountability, spiritual disciplines, mentoring, serving, and forgiveness. I only wish he had said more. About a lot of things...The one thing Wrestling with My Life needs is clarity. There is lack of clarity about the nature of repentance. There is a lack of clarity about many of the things which Michaels addresses. In fairness, he isn't writing for a theological audience. But that is what makes his lack of clarity even more concerning. People who need to truly understand grace, forgiveness, faith, and repentance are reading this book. I am thankful that Michaels didn't pull any of his punches. He refuses to back down from his faith. I only wish he had swung harder, going deeper with clearer definitions for the unchurched. Still, at the end of it all, I am thankful that God saved Michaels and the life of faith he now leads. To God be the glory!
    • 5/5
      Visceral, life-changing and thought-provoking! It truly is a must-read. More than his wrestling ring exploits, Shawn Hickenbottom Michaels is a legend for what he has achieved outside the wrestling ring, in his personal life. Hats off to him! :-)
    • 5/5
      This book was very special and I enjoyed every minute of it. Shawn Michaels has been my favorite guy in the world since I was a 10 year old girl and now that I’m an adult and even though I already knew his story, reading it in this way really touched me and I hope one day to meet him again to tell him that. I read this in one day because I just couldn’t get enough. Thank you, Shawn!