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Foxcatcher

The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold

The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold

The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold

By Mark Schultz
Contributions by David Thomas

By Mark Schultz
Contributions by David Thomas

By Mark Schultz and David Thomas

By Mark Schultz and David Thomas

By Mark Schultz and David Thomas
Read by Stephen Mendel

By Mark Schultz and David Thomas
Read by Stephen Mendel

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Category: Sports

Category: Sports

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Paperback $16.00

Oct 13, 2015 | ISBN 9780147516480

Ebook $7.99

Nov 18, 2014 | ISBN 9780698188709

Audiobook Download $17.50

Nov 18, 2014 | 450 Minutes

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    About Foxcatcher

    The New York Times bestseller and riveting true story—the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medalist brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty
     
    On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz was shot in the back by du Pont heir John E. du Pont at the family’s famed Foxcatcher Farms estate in Pennsylvania. How did the so-called best friend of amateur wrestling come to commit such a horrifying, senseless murder? For the first time ever, Mark tells the full story. Fascinating, powerful, and deeply personal, Foxcatcher will captivate filmgoers and anyone who loves riveting and bizarre stories of true crime.

    About Foxcatcher

    The riveting true story of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty

    On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher Farms estate in Pennsylvania. Following the murder there was a tense standoff when du Pont barricaded himself in his home for two days before he was finally captured.

    Foxcatcher is gold medal winner Mark Schultz’s memoir, revealing what made him and his brother champion and what brought them to Foxcatcher Farms. It’s a vivid portrait of the complex relationship he and his brother had with du Pont, a man whose catastrophic break from reality led to tragedy. No one knows the inside story of what went on behind the scenes at Foxcatcher Farms—and inside John du Pont’s head—better than Mark Schultz.

    The incredible true story of these championship-winning brothers and the wealthiest convicted murderer of all time will be making headlines this fall, and Mark’s memoir will reveal the true inside story.

    About Foxcatcher

    The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty

    On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher Farms estate in Pennsylvania. Following the murder there was a tense standoff when du Pont barricaded himself in his home for two days before he was finally captured.

    Foxcatcher is gold medal winner Mark Schultz’s memoir, revealing what made him and his brother champion and what brought them to Foxcatcher Farms. It’s a vivid portrait of the complex relationship he and his brother had with du Pont, a man whose catastrophic break from reality led to tragedy. No one knows the inside story of what went on behind the scenes at Foxcatcher Farms—and inside John du Pont’s head—better than Mark Schultz.

    The incredible true story of these championship-winning brothers and the wealthiest convicted murderer of all time will be making headlines this fall, and Mark’s memoir will reveal the true inside story.

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    About Mark Schultz

    MARK SCHULTZ lives in Medford, Oregon.

    About Mark Schultz

    MARK SCHULTZ lives in Medford, Oregon.

    About David Thomas

    DAVID THOMAS, a former award-winning sports journalist, is a national best-selling author/co-writer of seven books. He lives near Fort Worth, Texas.

    About Mark Schultz

    MARK SCHULTZ lives in Medford, Oregon.

    About David Thomas

    DAVID THOMAS, a former award-winning sports journalist, is a national best-selling author/co-writer of seven books. He lives near Fort Worth, Texas.

    Product Details

    Category: Sports

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by Plume
    Oct 13, 2015 | 320 Pages | 5-5/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780147516480

    Category: Sports

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Plume
    Nov 18, 2014 | 320 Pages | ISBN 9780698188709

    Category: Sports | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $17.50
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Nov 18, 2014 | 450 Minutes | ISBN 9780698190979

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    Praise

    “My recommendation: If you want to know all about what happened at Foxcatcher, pre-order the book by Mark Schultz. It is a must-read, whether or not you know a lot about wrestling.”—Eddie Goldman, host of No Holds Barred

    “While the film touches more on the tragedy of his brother David, the book takes you through the triumphs of his athletic career, the personal struggles that led him to join up with du Pont, and a true inside perspective of what really went on at Foxcatcher Farms.”—MMA-Core.com

    “Raw, authentic, and powerful. It is a fantastic autobiography from start to finish, and it can be read in one or two sittings, since it will be difficult to put down.”—Digital-Journal.com 

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