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One of the most inspiring stories in wrestling history, Cheating Death, Stealing Life sees Eddie Guerrero recount his saga in remarkably candid fashion, chronicling a life of heartbreaks and painful personal struggles in frank, graphic detail.
Guerrero was born into Mexico's first family of sports entertainment, and his life story spans three generations of the wrestling business. His father, Gory Guerrero, was among the greatest legends of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling. Before Eddie was twenty, he was competing in the border town of Juarez, going on to work throughout Mexico. The family name made him an instant sensation but also cast a large shadow from which he would spend years trying to emerge. Paired with the late Art Barr, Guerrero cofounded what became the most hated—and popular—tag team in lucha libre, the infamous Los Gringos Locos.
Cheating Death, Stealing Life offers a no-holds-barred glimpse behind the curtain into the secret world of wrestling, from the harsh realities of a lifetime spent in hotels and rental cars, to the politics that permeate the dressing room. Of course, tight-knit friendships are also forged. Guerrero tells of his personal bonds with such Superstars as Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko.
It's also the story of Guerrero's private struggle, of a son caught in the shadow of a larger-than-life father and three older brothers, of a marriage that reached the brink of disintegration before being reborn as a more powerful and fulfilling relationship. Throughout, Eddie Guerrero pulls no punches describing his battles with self-doubt and inner darkness. In the end, Cheating Death, Stealing Life is a story of great courage and personal redemption, of Guerrero's bravery in facing his disease and fighting to become a better man in every light.
Guerrero was born into Mexico's first family of sports entertainment, and his life story spans three generations of the wrestling business. His father, Gory Guerrero, was among the greatest legends of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling. Before Eddie was twenty, he was competing in the border town of Juarez, going on to work throughout Mexico. The family name made him an instant sensation but also cast a large shadow from which he would spend years trying to emerge. Paired with the late Art Barr, Guerrero cofounded what became the most hated—and popular—tag team in lucha libre, the infamous Los Gringos Locos.
Cheating Death, Stealing Life offers a no-holds-barred glimpse behind the curtain into the secret world of wrestling, from the harsh realities of a lifetime spent in hotels and rental cars, to the politics that permeate the dressing room. Of course, tight-knit friendships are also forged. Guerrero tells of his personal bonds with such Superstars as Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko.
It's also the story of Guerrero's private struggle, of a son caught in the shadow of a larger-than-life father and three older brothers, of a marriage that reached the brink of disintegration before being reborn as a more powerful and fulfilling relationship. Throughout, Eddie Guerrero pulls no punches describing his battles with self-doubt and inner darkness. In the end, Cheating Death, Stealing Life is a story of great courage and personal redemption, of Guerrero's bravery in facing his disease and fighting to become a better man in every light.
One of the most inspiring stories in wrestling history, Cheating Death, Stealing Life sees Eddie Guerrero recount his saga in remarkably candid fashion, chronicling a life of heartbreaks and painful personal struggles in frank, graphic detail.
Guerrero was born into Mexico's first family of spo...
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Carlos Navarrete
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October 3, 2013
I love this book, I had the hardcopy, but lost it. I just had go buy it again and recently got the digital version here. This is my favorite book and Eddie was my favorite wrestler!! He was an amazing and inspirational wrestler! He pushed the boundaries for Latinos to get in on the main event matches. He also helped catapult the cruiserweight division (along with other wrestlers) to the limelight! This book is very detailed about his life and the demons he had to face and how he overcame them.
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Richie Rich Walker (Richie Rich)
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June 23, 2026
Anytime I'm struggling with life I come back to Eddie's book. I have been reading and re-reading this from teenager to manhood, for 20 years. Eddie's honesty and willingness to open the extreme parts of his life sets this book apart. Eddie has an insight and opinion on everyone he's met and everywhere he worked, from Mexico and Japan, ECW and WCW, and of course where he became a household name. His family history and beginnings in Mexican indies is fascinating and funny. His relationships with the late Art Barr and his wife Vickie propel him higher and further than I think he ever planned. Eddie's demons overtake him and nearly end his life figuratively and literally, but he makes a hot tag to God. The greatest comeback in modern wrestling history makes a wrestling legend. My review spoils nothing. There are many, many awesome stories and Eddie doesn't hold back. Any wrestling fan and any performer for wrestling can take something away from this amazing memoir. Viva la Raza!
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Michael Krugman is the cowriter—with Matt and Jeff Hardy—of the New York Times bestseller The Hardy Boyz. Krugman has also worked with Amy Dumas—better known as Lita—on her autobiography, Lita. He has also written for a wide variety of national publications and online media outlets, including Rolling Stone. He is the coauthor of Generation Ecch! and author of Oasis: Supersonic Supernova. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Michael Krugman is the cowriter—with Matt and Jeff Hardy—of the New York Times bestseller The Hardy Boyz. Krugman has also worked with Amy Dumas—better known as Lita—on her autobiography, Lita. He has also written for a wide variety of national publications and online media outlets, including Rol...
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