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Just Tyrus
Just Tyrus: A Memoir | Tyrus
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Pro wrestler and political commentator Tyrus goes deep into his wild but triumphant life story, from his painfully dysfunctional upbringing to bodyguarding for Snoop Dogg, to becoming a wrestling icon and one of the most provocative on-air voices today. I loved Just Tyrus. I read it in one day and cheered for him when I got to the end. Tyrus has written a book that is at once raw, tender, intelligent, candid, and hilarious. Tyrus took a very rough start to his life and used perseverance, confident humility, and accountability to land firmly on his feet. What a triumph! Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary to George W. Bush and Fox News anchor and host The product of a 1970s mixed marriage, George Murdoch learned to fight early in life, fending off both race-baiting bullies and the demons of a dysfunctional home. Couch surfing all through high school and most of college, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued giant played football, ran drugs, and bounced at clubs to try to survive. After a false start with the WWE, he eventually became Snoop Doggs bodyguard and traveled the world with the hip hop legend, biding his time and honing his rap. When the WWE urged him to return, George became Brodus Clay and, for the next several years, reinvented himself numerous times under the watchful mentorship of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, the American Dream. He was eventually christened Tyrus, and shortly after, a chance social media encounter with Greg Gutfeld at Fox News resulted in Tyrus finding a new skill: sage social commentator. Ferociously funny, blunt, and tenacious, Just Tyrus traces his unlikely and spectacular rise. As always with Tyrus, its in-your-face and offers no apologies.
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A very honest glimpse into the life of Tyrus. I've been a fan for some time and it was interesting to learn more about his background. This was fascinating and a quick read.

Crazeedi I really like him 2mo
audraelizabeth Love tyrus. He hosted the only new years eve show i watched 2mo
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I really like Tyrus and enjoyed this personal, gritty look into his childhood, his time as an college athlete, as a bouncer, security guard for Snoop Dog, a pro wrestler and beyond. Tyrus‘s rejection of victimhood, despite his childhood and the challenges in his life, is worthy of much respect. I listened to this on audio, and unfortunately, voice talent is not one of Tyrus‘s many strengths. Skip the audio and read the book instead. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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Up next. Listening to this on audio. ❤️📚

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love him!! 13mo
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#JustTyrus #Tyrus #BookSpinBingo

Pro wrestler and political commentator Tyrus goes deep into his wild but triumphant life story, from his painfully dysfunctional upbringing to bodyguarding for Snoop Dogg, to becoming a wrestling icon and one of the most provocative on-air voices today.

EadieB The product of a 1970s mixed marriage, George Murdoch learned to fight early in life, fending off both race-baiting bullies and the demons of a dysfunctional home. Couch surfing all through high school and most of college, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued giant played football, ran drugs, and bounced at clubs to try to survive. 2y
EadieB After a false start with the WWE, he eventually became Snoop Dogg's bodyguard and traveled the world with the hip hop legend, biding his time and honing his rap. When the WWE urged him to return, George became "Brodus Clay" and, for the next several years, reinvented himself numerous times under the watchful mentorship of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, "the American Dream." 2y
EadieB He was eventually christened "Tyrus," and shortly after, a chance social media encounter with Greg Gutfeld at Fox News resulted in Tyrus finding a new skill: sage social commentator. Ferociously funny, blunt, and tenacious, Just Tyrus traces his unlikely and spectacular rise. As always with Tyrus, it's in-your-face and offers no apologies. 2y
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EadieB I loved this book. It is the true story of how Tyrus took what happened to him when he was younger and turned it around to become who he is today. He really loved his mom so much that he tried to protect her from herself. It was very interesting that he was Snoop Doog's bodyguard and worked with kids about football. He became a wrestler with the WWE. (edited) 2y
EadieB He is now co-host with Gutfeld at Fox News. He is ferociously funny and blunt and allowed to be himself on Fox News. I'm glad I got to know someone like Tyrus and loved reading his book. Thanks to NetGalley and Post Hill Press for a copy for an honest review. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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Finally, a memoir that I actually enjoyed reading. This isn‘t a “rags-to-riches” kind of story. It‘s more of a “work-your-ass off and never stop believing in yourself” kind of story. Tyrus pulled himself by the boot straps time and time again and never gave up. Nothing but respect for this man.

Bookishlie Ooooo I just bought this! 2y
suvata @Bookishlie well, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙💙💙 2y
ladym30 Loved this!❤️ 2y
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