Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger chronicles the journey of a bodybuilder-turned-real-estate mogul who leveraged his undefeated streak at the Mr Olympia contest into an astonishing film career and eight years as the governor of California. For many, Schwarzenegger epitomises the American Dream. Originating from humble beginnings in a small village in Austria, he symbolises the opportunities available to anyone willing to work hard, transforming success and self-confidence into an influence that shapes hearts and minds across the globe.

Even today, whether campaigning against climate change or engaging with fellow strongmen at his eponymous athletic event, he remains one of the few individuals on the planet recognisable by his first name alone: Arnold.

In Arnold Schwarzenegger, Fiaz Rafiq delves into the life of the one-time Governator through in-depth interviews with those who know him best. The book features exclusive interviews with his friends, fellow bodybuilders and training partners, Hollywood co-stars, directors, executive producers, political personalities, and journalists. These first-hand accounts reveal new dimensions of the Arnold we think we know, from the driven young man who brought bodybuilding into the mainstream to the passionate advocate for political change.