How I Got Over
Healing from Depression and Psychosis to Find Joy In and Out of the Ring
$49.13
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
2 February 2027
Summary
WWE legend Ettore “Big E” Ewen chronicles his meteoric career in wrestling and entertainment—and the private, unseen mental health battle that shadowed his success
At twenty, Ettore Ewen didn’t expect to make it to twenty-five. And if he did, he expected to spend the rest of his life on antidepressants and antipsychotics, in and out of psych wards. His depression was a timebomb, and the last thing he expected was a successful career in professional wrestling as it ticked away. In this…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798902680420 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Ettore 'Big E' Ewen |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books |
| Imprint: | BenBella Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 2 February 2027 |
| Weight: | 515g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“Big E is one of the most joy-inducing performers and humans to ever grace our screens or walk the earth. To be in his company is to feel a great calm and inner peace. That is why it is so surprising to discover the inner battles that he valiantly fought for so long. I cried, I laughed, I learned. This book is a fascinating deep dive into the many obstacles he had to overcome inside and out to reach the top of the mountain both personally and professionally. A must-read for anyone who’s had a dark day and longs for the sun to shine once again. Big E lights the way.”
—Rebecca Quin, WWE Superstar “Becky Lynch” and New York Times bestselling author of Becky Lynch: The Man
“I started reading How I Got Over and couldn’t stop. It’s so wonderfully written that it pulled me all the way through and I finished the whole thing in one night! Ettore Ewen’s voice is compelling, relatable, wry, and incredibly honest. It’s very powerful.”
—Gena McCarthy, 5-time Emmy Award nominee and president and founder of UNConventional Entertainment
“The details and deeply personal reflections in How I Got Over cast a new light on the man known to millions as WWE champion Big E. His journey through mental and physical challenges for much of his life, from a difficult childhood through a pivot from football to wrestling and a rise to the very top of the sport, are both inspiring and instructive. Everyone sees the hulking figure with the big personality, but Ewen in this book displays his sensitivity, vulnerability, and humanity in outlining a distinct life both in and out of the ring.”
—Adam Rittenberg, senior writer at ESPN
“How I Got Over is a gripping roller coaster that will smash your heart to pieces one moment, and light your soul on fire the next. Ettore’s journey from survivor to champion resonates far beyond sports. This is a story for anyone who wants to forge their own path and become their own hero. It is essential reading for anyone fighting a mental health battle, and an inspiring reminder that the fight is worth it. Ettore’s vulnerable and visceral writing stays with you long after reading.”
—April Mendez, WWE Superstar “AJ Lee” and New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Is My Superpower
Ettore 'Big E' Ewen
Ettore Ewen is a broadcaster and on-air personality for World Wrestling Entertainment. Prior to that, he worked for WWE as a professional wrestler, winning the WWE Championship. Ewen was also a member of The New Day, a group that was named the Greatest Tag Team of All Time by WWE in 2021. He was a state champion high school wrestler, a defensive lineman at the University of Iowa, and a powerlifting national champion. Additionally, Ewen executive produced an NAACP Image Award–nominated animated short film entitled Bridges. He was born in Tampa, Florida, and resides in Oakland, California, with his wife Kristen.
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