Mike Mentzer

“This is the definitive text on the life of bodybuilding’s greatest iconoclast. John Little writes with intelligence and the intimate familiarity of a friend but through the detached lens of a forensic investigator. A towering achievement.” — Jack Neary, former senior editor of Muscle & Fitness magazine“John Little has done a masterful job of portraying the life of one of the most iconic athletes and intellects of our times. Like most heroic figures, Mike Mentzer lived a life of triumph and tragedy, which has made him a subject of worship and ridicule. Through exhaustive research and firsthand accounts, John Little gives us what Mike would have wanted most … an honest and objective account of a life well lived.” — Doug McGuff, MD, co-author of Body by Science“John Little is not only an accomplished author in the fields of bodybuilding and martial arts but was also a close friend of Mentzer in the last stages of his life. Detailing Mike’s struggles with mental illness and his determination to overcome his struggles, John provides insight into the Mentzer story that has never been told before.” — John Hansen, Natural Mr. Olympia and host of the Bodybuilding Legends Show“In Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus, author John Little has crafted more than just a biography — he’s offered us a philosophical odyssey, a deeply human story, and a riveting exploration of bodybuilding’s most cerebral champion. The book is powerful, engrossing, and profoundly moving. From its opening pages, it draws you into the extraordinary life of a man who was much more than muscle.” —MikeMentzer.org

John Little is the bestselling author of Wrath of the Dragon: The Real Fights of Bruce Lee and the two-volume history The Donnellys. Little has been interviewed on CNN, A&E, NPR, CTV, and by Entertainment Weekly. He lives in Bracebridge, Ontario.