Total Recall

My Unbelievably True Life Story

By: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Narrated by: Stephen Lang, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Length: 23 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

One of the most anticipated autobiographies of this generation, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Total Recall is the candid story of one of the world's most remarkable actors, businessmen, and world leaders.

Born in the small city of Thal, Austria, in 1947, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to Los Angeles at the age of 21. Within 10 years, he was a millionaire businessman. After 20 years, he was the world's biggest movie star. In 2003, he was elected governor of California and became a household name around the world.

Chronicling his embodiment of the American Dream, Total Recall covers Schwarzenegger's high-stakes journey to the United States, from creating the international bodybuilding industry out of the sands of Venice Beach, to breathing life into cinema's most iconic characters, and becoming one of the leading political figures of our time. Proud of his accomplishments and honest about his regrets, Schwarzenegger spares nothing in sharing his amazing story.

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A Legend in his own lunchbox

I really enjoyed this book. I think it is more about Arnold making peace with himself but a good read and insight into his life all the same.

The author only reads the first and last chapter. But that is probably for the best.

Wow!!! So good!

What an amazing life Arnold has had! You won’t be disappointed with this. I’d definitely suggest the unabridged version, the depth of each chapter of his life is fascinating! Arnold reads from just the beginning and end of the book, but Lang does a great job with the rest.

Arnold: Pleasantly Suprised

Where does Total Recall rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I really enjoyed Total Recall. I thought it gave a good snapshot of who Arnold was and what drove him. From what I could tell it was a honest telling from his perspective and his opinions, including his good moves and bad decisions.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Total Recall?

For whatever reason, I will always remember how often he cited his in-laws as a source for inspiration. I think his closeness with them helped him in being more of a bi-partisan leader (the US could use more politicians like that). I had not imagine that they were really as close-knit of an extended family.

What does Stephen Lang and Arnold Schwarzenegger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Personally I would have enjoyed Arnold narrating the entire thing rather than 2 chapters. I understand that some people would not like to listen to him and his accent for the entire reading so it makes sense that he didn't narrate it entirely. Personally the chapters he did narrate I thought were stronger because you part of Arnold is his accent and it made the stories that much more personal.

Best book I've ever heard

Always stay hungry and strive for more and don't let anyone tell you can't do it believe in yourself that's what this book is about

Incredible Life Story

Listening to Arnold speak on how he felt his success, how he visualized it, before he was successful is incredibly inspiring. His entire story of growing up in a small Austrian town to achieving everything he has achieved is simply amazing.

What a surprise

Must admit, I didn’t expect this book to be as good as it was. I have so much more respect for Arnold. A story that is truly humbling and a person that has many qualities to look up to.

Great story. Learned a lot.

Arnold has had a very interesting life. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing his story. I would recommend to friends.a a a

Inconsistent narration

Any additional comments?

It was great having Arnold narrate the first and last chapters. The writing is in his voice and when read by him really comes across well. While Stephen Lang is a good narrator as well, it becomes a bit anticlimactic going from Arnold reading his life story to a narrator doing the same.

Incredibly inspiring!

This book features one of my all time role models in life: Arnold Schwarzenegger. His book is very detailed in every way into everything that he has accomplished. It is a truly elaborate recollection of his past. I recommend this for those who really want to have an idea what the man behind all this fame really is like and how he got to his life.

Very Interesting

I loved listening to this book! I found Arnold's story fascinating and am inspired by his personal drive.