Life of Evel: Evel Knievel

By Stuart Barker

Book Overview

He's in the Guinness Book of Records for the most broken bones in a single year. He claimed to have slept with more than 2,000 women. He battled alcoholism and gambling addictions, was jailed for attacking a colleague with a baseball bat, and blew an estimated $60 million fortune. And he became a superstar for repeatedly staring death in the face with his headline-grabbing stunts on his flying motorbike. Evel Knievel was the last great gladiator, an extraordinary thrill-seeker with an even more extraordinary life that endeared him to millions. A searching and at times harrowing re-appraisal of the life of Evel Knievel, Stuart Barker's definitive biography captures the superstar status that Knievel held and also examines the originator of Xtreme sports--a man whose?love of gambling, women and drinking, ensure his legend will live forever. Through meticulous reporting and interviews, Barker penetrates the legends to divulge the complete story of one of the most compelling Americans ever.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312547358
• ISBN13: 9780312547356
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Evel, A True Original....

If you grew up in the 70's , you know Evel. This a very good straight forward bio without all the junk. It is well researched and gives the reader a good glimpse into the life of this truly unique man. He wasn't perfect but then who is. Evel lived the way he wanted and he paid a big price. The book explores Evel's life from the beginning to the very end. Interesting read. Happy Landings Evel, we'll miss you....