For Your Consideration: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
by Tres Dean
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Pub Date 15 Oct 2019 | Archive Date 11 Feb 2020
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Description
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and the awesomeness of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Sporting a proverbial Rotten Tomatoes score of 100 percent, Certified Fresh, The Rock embodies everything we want from our Hollywood superstars...and everything we admire in those who so boldly pursue the American dream. But how did it all happen? How did a loathed professional wrestler become the most famous person in the world? Was it just good timing? Years of trial and error? Countless hours in the gym? A winning smile? Or his total mastery of Instagram Stories?
Composed of five critical essays and fun extras, For Your Consideration: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looks at the distinct phases of the legend’s career, examining the ways in which he has become both an on-screen heartthrob and an off-screen hero to the millions (AND MILLIONS!) who’ve followed him from the wrestling mat to the silver screen.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781683691495 |
PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 144 |
Featured Reviews
Listen there's something awesome about reading a book about the People's Champion written by someone who clearly fanboys Dwayne Johnson. It was funny and I appreciated the look at masculinity throughout the years. Fast read, fun read, great.
'For Your Consideration' reads like extended 'fanboy worship lit' but to be fair, it reads much better than that. As extended homily to The Rock/Dwayne Johnson it starts with a decent history of the action hero and shows where Johnson fits in; it then goes on to extensively catalogue his character and achievements. I was enjoying the book until it started arguing for Johnson to win academy awards etc. I think, like all desserts, you enjoy them until you've either had too much or someone adds so many extra sprinkles.
I've only admiration for Mr Johnson - how can you not like The Rock? As the book points out he is a proponent of a form of manliness that seems strivable for, great fathering and respect for women. I can't say I found much to disagree with either. He really is as great (or perceived to be as great) as the book describes.
Like eating all desserts - if you like them you will go back for more at another time. I stopped reading this book when the syrup got too thick, but when my system has recovered I will definitely pick around the plate for more.
I loved this book. I mean, I was excited about the idea from the get-go, a series of essays on a singular pop culture topic that I enjoy? This book was an easy sell for me.
That being said, I've been burned by this kind of book before. Dean's writing is so personable and witty that there's no way this book doesn't work. He treats his subject with great reverence, is totally serious, yet you feel as if he's smirking the whole time. Wonderful. Fun and informative. Like a good pop culture text, it makes you want to rush out and revisit the things referenced in the book.
As a teacher, this will be a great source of mentor texts. This is how you talk about the work of an artist, this is how you discuss moments and pieces of media, this is how you present, and reflect upon a career. The variety of forms make it a valuable mentor text source, as Dean includes numerous ways to write analysis that brim with life, instead of coughing dust.
I really enjoyed this book! I read it as an e-arc but given the illustrations and sidebars I imagine the finished print copy will have the feel of a browsable coffee table type book. If you're a fan of Dwayne The Rock Johnson (and who isn't), this is just the perfect blend of biography and analysis of what makes him SUCH a delightful celebrity figure.