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The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend
The Queen of the Ring Sex Muscles Diamonds and the Making of an American Legend
Author: Jeff Leen
At only five foot two, Mildred Burke was an unlikely candidate for the ring. A waitress barely scraping by on Depression-era tips, she wanted more, and she saw her chance when she witnessed her first wrestling match. Even against all odds, she knew that she could become a female wrestler. What followed was a gritty, glittering testament to the g...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780802118820
ISBN-10: 0802118828
Publication Date: 8/5/2009
Pages: 272
Edition: 1
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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I really enjoyed this book about the Women's Wrestling Champion starting in the 1930s and into the 1950s. This is a subject that I really knew nothing about prior to this book but now see it as a fascinating part of American history. The amount of research and investigation done for this book is astounding but even so, it is still a very easy read. Highly recommend this book.


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