Description
Bestselling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man behind the iconic daredevil, Evel Knievel. This biography delves into Knievel's amazing place in pop culture, his notorious dark side, and his complex relationships with his image, family, and personal demons. Montville confidently narrates Knievel's legendary career, from his record-breaking jumps to his erratic behavior, presenting him as a "one man ethical dilemma" who constantly tested the limits of fame and physical prowess. More than just a story of stunts and broken bones, this is an all-American saga of a man who became a millionaire but struggled with the integrity and knowledge to manage his success, offering an untold look at a true American legend.
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paperback
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Published May 1, 2012
442 pages
ISBN: 9780767930529
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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