Just Tyrus - Tyrus

Just Tyrus

By Tyrus

  • Release Date: 2022-04-26
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 378 Ratings

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New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller!

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.

“The author relates all of his adventures through a series of vividly memorable anecdotes…. A revealing glimpse of a multifaceted entertainer who defies easy labeling.” —Kirkus

“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 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.” 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.

“George aka Tyrus aka the realest most blunt human being on the face of planet earth. Never had a problem telling you what was on his mind or how he felt, good or bad. Tough exterior but a heart of gold. Front liner, great friend, and excellent coach for my youth football team. His work ethic is obvious, taking him from football to bodyguard to pro wrestler to a superb personality on Fox News. I’ve seen him climb the ladder of success, and I’m happy that I was along for the journey.” —Snoop Dogg

Reviews

  • Great read

    5
    By Cajun Papo
    Great read.
  • Inspiring read

    5
    By pattii
    A very inspiring book on how to stay positive, see your glass as half full not half empty. Tyrus has an inner Compass that many do not. His ability to see the positive in negative situations and use the knowledge to improve himself is unique. If we could bottle that attitude and share it, the world would be a better place
  • Inspirational page-turner!!

    5
    By SusanH85
    I’m a 60 year old white woman who never watched pro wrestling but discovered Tyrus on Fox. I LOVE his irreverent sense of humor and his interaction with Greg Gutfeld and other Fox personalities. It’s been wonderful watching him grow into a thoughtful, insightful man on TV but now that I know his back story, I find him absolutely inspirational. To have the strength to rise above all the garbage he was dealt (and to have that strength at such a young age!) is amazing and rather rare. Not sure I could do it, that’s for sure! This is truly a must-read! I couldn’t put it down and I’ll be recommending it to everyone I know!
  • Fascinating Life

    5
    By SpankyC5
    Well told about life struggles and lessons learned. Deep respect for Tyrus!
  • Just tyrus

    5
    By MFMontgomery
    Love this book Tyrus you had some bad times and good times it made you the man you are today a very good person. Love you on Greg’s show.
  • Beautiful and honest

    5
    By Katunes67
    I read this in one day. I was captivated by the brutal honesty and truths in this life story. Thank you for showing yourself to the world, for sharing your pain, your joy, your struggles and your success. I just loved this book. Thank you.
  • Trust the Champ

    5
    By Eliz12
    Great read, could do without the swear words. People seem to forget we can get the point made without those words. However the book was well done and kept you interested enough to not want to put it down/ Well done!
  • TYRIFIC

    5
    By AFDad_Chesterfield
    Awesome! Says it like is and was. From his heart.
  • Great Read

    5
    By Taay1022
    I loved Tyrus before the book and I love him even more now!
  • Shows all things possible

    5
    By PKathleen
    If you watch Tyrus on Gutfield show you will enjoy reading this and getting a truthful, heartfelt story of his life. He had a unbelievably hard life but he never let it keep him from continually trying to improve himself. Some parts are a little upsetting, but only because it’s hard to imagine as a child some of the things he had to endure. I have even more respect for him after reading this. I feel it will help others know they are never stuck in a bad situation. You can do better in life then what you may have been dealt. Thank you Tyrus for being so brave and sharing your story. I think it will help other young troubled youth.

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