{"product_id":"beyond-the-universe-the-bill-pearl-story-9781938855238","title":"Beyond the Universe: The Bill Pearl Story","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeyond the Universe: The Bill Pearl Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive autobiography chronicles the life of Bill Pearl, four-time Mr. Universe winner and one of bodybuilding's true superstars. Illustrated with hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, this book offers an authentic look into the career of a man who reigned as \"King of the Bodybuilders\" for nineteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBill Pearl's writing is engaging, humorous and honest without embellishment. His frank and sometimes raw comments provide moving insights into championship bodybuilding, revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the sport. Not one for holding back, Pearl's candid observations will both surprise and amuse readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features down-to-earth commentary on bodybuilding icons including Eugen Sandow, John Grimek, Harold Zinkin, Leo Stern, Clancy Ross, Reg Park, Sergio Oliva, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Lee Haney and Sri Chinmoy. Pearl captures the true personalities of these legendary figures with both interesting and informative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePearl's adventures span the globe, from being a guest of J. Paul Getty (the world's richest man at the time) at his Surrey, England mansion, to giving exhibitions throughout India. His account includes a brief stint in the movies and his relationship with Arthur Jones, adding unique dimensions to this bodybuilding narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond personal stories, Pearl reveals training secrets from his vast weight training career that enabled him to win the Mr. Universe title four times. When he last won the Universe in 1971 at age 41, he weighed 242 pounds at 5'10\" with 21-inch arms. As a coach, Pearl has trained more top physique stars than anyone in the sport. His students have won ten Mr. America crowns, fourteen Mr. Universe titles, and one Mr. Olympia victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBob Kennedy, publisher of Musclemag International, stated: \"Bill's autobiography is a delightful mish-mash of photos and text. But, I read your book from cover to cover. I just couldn't stop. I loved it. The good thing about the book is that it is written from the heart, truthful, and fearless. I recommend it highly to anyone who has ever touched a barbell or dumbbell.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book goes far beyond the usual bodybuilding autobiography, offering readers both old and new throughout the world a favorite addition to their fitness library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Pearl is a four-time Mr. Universe and author of best-selling bodybuilding books including Legends of The Iron Game, Keys to the Inner Universe, Getting Stronger, and Getting in Shape. He has personally coached more major contest winners than anyone else in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bill Pearl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493240901906,"sku":"9781938855238","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1d446038-e6a9-460e-b038-a024322ccc7c.jpg?v=1730639856","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/beyond-the-universe-the-bill-pearl-story-9781938855238","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}