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The governator from muscle beach to his quest for the white house, the improbable rise of arnold schwarzenegger

Who is the real Arnold Schwarzenegger'</ Investigative journalist and number one <New York Times</ bestselling author Ian Halperin reveals the true and untold story about this larger-than-life and often outrageous figure </ From his childhood in Austria to his rise as a star ofAmerican conservative politics, the story of ArnoldSchwarzenegger's life reads like the script of a HollywoodB-movie penned by Horatio Alger. In this exclusivepeek behind the curtain, award-winning scoop hunterIan Halperin wades through the myths and rumors todiscover the real Arnold behind the icon, a man definedby unbridled ambition and an unending quest for power.</ Based on extensive research, undercover forays, andcandid interviews with many of the Terminator's closefriends and peers, Halperin brings the myth to life with:</ </ </ - a riveting journey through Schwarzenegger's pastto explore his relationship with his abusive father andhis feelings toward the Nazi party. > -insights into the shadowy world of bodybuildingand Schwarzenegger's early steroid use. > -an investigation of Schwarzenegger's reputation asa bully and a womanizer, including his alleged affairs and public accusations of sexual harassment'behavior that earned him the nickname "the Groper." > -an in-depth look at his long-standing fascination withthe Kennedys and his remarkably seamless assimilation into his wife's fabled family. > -a detailed look into Maria's startling weight loss.> -an analysis of Schwarzenegger's political career,revealing him to be a surprisingly effective and talentedgovernor. > -the behind-the-scenes machinations of the Kennedyfamily to influence Schwarzenegger's political agenda.>> And finally Halperin uncovers the never-before-told details of an incredible and audacious plan for Schwarzenegger to attempt to rewrite the Constitution and run for president of the United States.</

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