Arnold Schwarzenegger - a bodybuilder-turned-real-estate mogul who
turned an undefeated streak at the Mr Olympia contest into an
astonishing film career and eight years as the governor of California -
is, for many people, the embodiment of the American Dream. From humble
beginnings in a small village in Austria, Schwarzenegger has come to
symbolise the opportunities that exist for anyone willing to work hard -
parlaying success and self-confidence into the influence to shape hearts
and minds across the globe. Even today, whether he's campaigning against
climate change or fist-bumping fellow strongmen at his self-titled
athletic event, he's one of the few men on the planet who's recognisable
from his first name alone. Arnold.
Fiaz Rafiq uses in-depth interviews with Schwarzenegger's peers to tell
the life story of the one-time Governator, featuring exclusive
interviews with his personal and close friends, fellow bodybuilders and
training partners, Hollywood co-stars, directors, executive producers,
political personalities and journalists - all offering first-hand
accounts of the man they know. Together, these voices show new
dimensions to the Arnold we all think we know - from the driven young
man who brought building into the mainstream to the passionate advocate
for political change.
