Arnold Schwarzenegger—A Biography

Krasniewicz (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology) and Blitz (City University of New York) present the story of Governor Schwarzenegger's life as the classic tale of the American Dream. They chronicle Arnold's childhood in Austria, rise to bodybuilding fame, movie career in Hollywood, interest in politics, and election to California governor. A few black and white photographs are provided. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Louise Krasniewicz is a senior research scientist in the American Section at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. She is the co-author ofWhy Arnold Matters: The Rise of a Cultural Icon (2004).

Michael Blitz is Professor of English and Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. He is the co-author ofWhy Arnold Matters: The Rise of a Cultural Icon (2004).