Foley Is Good

Foley Is Good is professional wrestler Mick Foley's second autobiography, written without a ghostwriter after his highly successful first memoir. The book chronicles his final years in WWE from 1999-2000, culminating with his retirement at WrestleMania 2000. The narrative alternates between Foley's professional wrestling career and his personal life outside the ring. He discusses his various interests including theme parks and Christmas, while also addressing media controversies and his experience writing his first book. The text includes accounts of significant matches and behind-the-scenes events from his last active years in WWE. In the latter portion of the book, Foley presents research and statistical data to counter criticisms about professional wrestling's alleged negative influence. He specifically challenges claims made by media watchdog groups and news programs about WWE programming. The book functions both as a wrestling memoir and as a defense of the professional wrestling industry, combining personal storytelling with factual analysis. Through this dual approach, Foley addresses broader questions about entertainment, media criticism, and public perception of professional wrestling.

Readers found this book less compelling than Foley's first autobiography, Have A Nice Day. Many noted it feels more scattered and unfocused, with long sections defending wrestling from its critics rather than telling personal stories. Readers appreciated: - Behind-the-scenes details about specific matches and feuds - Foley's humor and self-deprecating style - Discussion of his writing process and book tours Common criticisms: - Too much time spent responding to critics and media figures - Less cohesive narrative than his previous book - Repetitive content from his first autobiography Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (150+ ratings) "More of a collection of essays than a memoir" notes one Amazon reviewer. Multiple Goodreads reviews mention the book would be stronger with more focus on wrestling stories and less commentary about the media. Several readers suggest starting with Have A Nice Day instead.

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1. ⭐ Mick Foley wrote the book entirely by himself - a rarity in sports memoirs - despite suffering numerous concussions during his wrestling career that affected his memory. 2. 🎢 The book reveals Foley's surprising passion for roller coasters - he has visited over 400 theme parks worldwide and considers himself a serious coaster enthusiast. 3. 🎭 Foley performed under three distinct wrestling personas during his career - Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love - each with their own unique backstory and character traits. 4. 📚 This was Foley's second autobiography, following "Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks" which hit #1 on The New York Times bestseller list in 1999. 5. 🎅 The book details Foley's deep love for Christmas - he has a year-round Christmas room in his house and later became known for portraying Santa Claus at various charity events.