Set against the backdrop of Arkansas's storytelling tradition, the book captures the essence of Southern life through Billy Bob Thornton's late-night conversations. These narratives reveal authentic characters and experiences that inspired his Oscar®-winning film Sling Blade. The collection offers a glimpse into Thornton's creative process, showcasing the rich tapestry of memories and ghosts that shape his storytelling.
There is - and could only ever be - one Billy Bob Thornton: actor, musician, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, and accidental Hollywood badass. In this book, he spins colourful tales of his dirt-poor Southern upbringing, his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, his life, his loves, and, of course, his movie career.
It's More Than Just Making Them Sweat carves out a unique niche in the field of fitness publishing. No other book in this genre addresses more thoroughly the psychological factors of motivating clients and the how-to aspects of starting up and promoting a personal training business. No longer are personal trainers to be seen as glorified spotters just biding their time until the next career move. They are qualified health professionals who design and monitor the exercise programs that improve peoples' lives and health. The goal of this book is to promote a more reverent view of personal trainers.