Yesterday I received an advanced reading copy and press kit for Pat Patterson’s upcoming autobiography “Accepted” published by ECW Press. The book will officially be released on August 1, 2016. You can find an exclusive photo of the cover of the advance reading copy above. The back of the book features an already released description of the book as well as the following quote from The Rock about Pat Patterson:
“Pat is one of the greatest mentors I’ve ever had in the world of sports-entertainment. He has been instrumental in some of the greatest story lines and matches in my entire career, and I am forever grateful for his guidance and knowledge.”
– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
In the press kit that ECW Press included with advance reading copy they also included some quotes from Paul “Triple H” Levesque and GLAAD President/CEO Sarah Kare Ellis. You can find those quotes below:
“Pat Patterson is considered a genius in our business – his wisdom and dedication are simply unmatched. Like so many WWE Superstars, I’m lucky to have learned from him and my career wouldn’t have been the same without him. Pat has played an integral part in my professional and persona life and I’m proud to say that he’ll always be a close friend and confidant.”
– Paul “Triple H” Levesque “
A moving story about staying true to one’s dreams, ambitions, and identity – even in the face of improbably odds. Pat Patterson shares a stirring portrait of his rise to wrestling icon and trailblazer for LGBT athletes everywhere. Accepted is yet another display of strength and courage in Patterson’s storied career as one of the world’s most well known wrestlers.”
-Sarah Kate Ellis, President/CEO GLAAD
Also included in press kit was the following description of the book. This is NOT the same description that is listed on the back of the book itself:
Accepted How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE By Pat Patterson with Bertrand Hebert
In Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE (August 1, 2016, ECW Press), WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson shares his story: from decades spent working with Vince McMahon both behind the scenes and in the spotlight, to life as an openly gay athlete from the 70’s to the present.
Peppered with 50 photographs, Accepted tells one of the most unlikely stories of a revolutionary talent, pioneer, and creative savant. Still active in WWE today, Patterson delivers his no-holds barred story from unknown to WWE luminary.
Pat Patterson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996 and currently works as a creative consultant for WWE. Bertrand Hebert is the co-author of Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs. Vince McMahon is the Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of WWE. A third generation promoter, McMahon purchased the company from his father in 1982. Under his leadership, WWE has developed into one of the most popular and sophisticated forms of global entertainment today.
The book does include a two page forward written by Vincent K. McMahon.
Patterson also dedicates the book to the memory of Louie Dondero saying, “You made me the man I was, and you gave me the opportunity to be the man I am. Thanks for being there. I will always love you, my friend.”
I will have a full written review of the book available later this week.
