Nov 16, 2015
American novelist John Irving has penned 14 books.
Two of his most famous are The Cider House Rules and The World According to Garp. In 1996,
Irving wrote a memoir called The Imaginary Girlfriend, which
outlines much of his wrestling and writing career as well as his
foray into coaching and officiating.
On Episode 220 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Irving recalls
his time growing up wrestling in New England, at the University of
Pittsburgh and well after his career in college ended. Irving is
currently on tour speaking about his new book Avenue of Mysteries,
which is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
I got an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with
Irving over breakfast to talk about the roles wrestling has played
in his life, his inclusion in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
as an Outstanding American and how wrestling makes its way into his
writing. It's a great opportunity to hear from one of our great
advocates.
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