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Total Recall

By: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Narrated by: Stephen Lang, Arnold Schwarzenegger
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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.

©2012 Fitness Publications, Inc (P)2012 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

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Incredibly interesting person, incredibly boring book

You definitely can’t believe movie reviews or, apparently book reviews. I found this book really boring.

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A must read biography

It amazes me much details Arnold remembers from his life. The unbelievable life story really fits the title. Specially the last chapter is full of precious life advice read by himself.

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Arnold does it again

A masterful, spellbinding book. Splendid in every way. Where does he find the time to keep outdoing himself.
Hopefully he can patch with Maria & his 5 kids.

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Great book for goal setting!

I have always admired Arnold and found his book to be a TREMENDOUS benefit in my mindset as an entrepreneur. I recommend this book to anyone who is goal oriented or who wants to see how the Terminator thinks! Dudes a legend!!!

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Arnold, and then some

It’s Arnold, honest and real. Him and his writing team did a fabulous job weaving all the pieces together in an easy to follow story. For as much ground as it covers every transition flows nicely and never reads clunky. I don’t think anyone who has actually followed Arnold over the years would be surprised by the ego or the antics, but they might be surprised by his depth and resourcefulness. I was.

Loved the book- Inspiring and entertaining.

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Enjoyed this quite a bit.

The political portion wasn't exactly dazzling for me but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Truly great! I love Arnold! An inspiration.

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Practice makes perfect

Do reps every day no matter what. In the long run it will pay off.

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Interesting story

Arnold’s life is filled with great lessons. Inspiring and encouraging. Would recommend to anyone looking for some inspiration.

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Best Book

The story of an inspiring man. The strongest man ever to become governor. Any fan of achievements will love this book!! Every high school student should listen.

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Incredible, amazing man

Wow what a guy.
You may agree or disagree with his political views (which, incidentally, only becomes relevant in the last 3rd of the book), but wow what a life!
He did so much, achieved so much, he could be a role model for 3 or 5 completely different personalities.
Bodybuilder, actor, businessman, mover & shaker.
And he has a sense of humor!

Minor disclaimer, Arnold only reads the first and the last chapters himself. But Lang does a very good job, too.

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