Inside the Ropes with Jesse Ventura

by Tom Hauser

A firsthand account of the remarkable rise of Minnesota's unconventional governor.

Jesse Ventura burst into national consciousness-and late-night punch lines-when the former professional wrestler was unexpectedly elected governor of Minnesota in 1998. An overnight political sensation whose only previous relevant experience was a brief period as mayor of a Minneapolis suburb, Ventura became a lightning rod for the media, combining...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816641870
• ISBN13: 9780816641871
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Tons of anecdotes and accesible

Even if you don't vote, hate wrestling and couldn't care less if Minnesota was part of the United States or not, you'd probably dig this book. It's an engaging read, following Ventura's phenomenal capture of the highest political office in his state from BEFORE day one, and it's filled with anecdotes, lively characters and flashes of endearing humanity. Entertaining enough for even conspiracy theorists. If Ventura didn't exist, the media would have to invent him, he's so engaging, which makes the book soar.

Great Great Great

Tom, I hope you keep track of these things! Thought the book was interesting.