Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Total Recall - Signed First Edition - 2013

 

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger biography

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a towering figure in the realms of bodybuilding, Hollywood, and politics, recognized worldwide for his multifaceted career and larger-than-life persona. Born on July 30, 1947, in Thal, Austria, Schwarzenegger's journey to international fame began with his passion for bodybuilding. From a young age, Schwarzenegger exhibited a keen interest in physical fitness and bodybuilding. He began weight training as a teenager and quickly gained recognition for his impressive physique. In 1965, at the age of 19, Schwarzenegger won the title of Mr. Universe, marking the start of a successful bodybuilding career. Schwarzenegger's dominance in the world of bodybuilding continued throughout the 1960s and 1970s, culminating in seven Mr. Olympia titles, a record that still stands today. His combination of size, symmetry, and charisma revolutionized the sport, earning him the nickname "The Austrian Oak."

Transitioning from bodybuilding to acting, Schwarzenegger made his Hollywood debut in the 1970 film Hercules in New York. He quickly rose to prominence as an action star, starring in a string of blockbuster films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, Predator, and Total Recall. With his iconic catchphrases and larger-than-life presence, Schwarzenegger became one of the most recognizable and beloved actors of his generation.

In addition to his achievements in bodybuilding and acting, Schwarzenegger ventured into politics, becoming the Governor of California in a historic recall election in 2003. As governor, he implemented policies on issues ranging from climate change to healthcare, leaving a lasting impact on the state's political landscape.

Throughout his career, Schwarzenegger has been known for his determination, resilience, and relentless pursuit of success. He has faced challenges and setbacks with courage and tenacity, always striving to push the boundaries of what is possible. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Schwarzenegger is also known for his philanthropy and advocacy work, particularly in the areas of fitness and environmental conservation. He continues to inspire millions of people around the world through his achievements and his message of hard work, perseverance, and giving back to others. Arnold Schwarzenegger's life and career serve as a testament to the power of ambition, drive, and self-belief. From his humble beginnings in Austria to his status as a global icon, he has proven time and again that with dedication and determination, anything is possible.

 

Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story

Total Recall is the unbelievably true story of Arnold Schwarzenegger's life. Born in the small city of Thal, Austria, in 1947, he moved to Los Angeles at the age of 21. Within ten years, he was a millionaire business man. After twenty years, he was the world's biggest movie star. In 2003, he was Governor of California and a household name around the world.

Born in the small city of Thal, Austria, in 1947, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to Los Angeles at the age of twenty-one. Within ten years, he was a millionaire businessman. After twenty years, he was the world’s biggest movie star. In 2003, he was elected governor of California and a household name around the world.

Chronicling his embodiment of the American Dream, Total Recall covers Schwarzenegger’s high-stakes journey to the United States, from creating the international bodybuilding industry out of the sands of Venice Beach, to breathing life into cinema’s most iconic characters, and becoming one of the leading political figures of our time. Proud of his accomplishments and honest about his regrets, Schwarzenegger spares nothing in sharing his amazing story.

His story is unique, and uniquely entertaining, and he tells it brilliantly in these pages.
He was born in a year of famine, in a small Austrian town, the son of an austere police chief. He dreamed of moving to America to become a bodybuilding champion and a movie star.

By the age of twenty-one, he was living in Los Angeles and had been crowned Mr. Universe.

Within five years, he had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilder in the world.

Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping, and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry. Within twenty years, he was the world’s biggest movie star, the husband of Maria Shriver, and an emerging Republican leader who was part of the Kennedy family. Thirty-six years after coming to America, the man once known by fellow bodybuilders as the Austrian Oak was elected governor of California, the seventh largest economy in the world. He led the state through a budget crisis, natural disasters, and political turmoil, working across party lines for a better environment, election reforms, and bipartisan solutions. With Maria Shriver, he raised four fantastic children. In the wake of a scandal he brought upon himself, he tried to keep his family together. Until now, he has never told the full story of his life, in his own voice.

Here is Arnold, with total recall.