This book is a memoir of sorts. Each "chapter" is a story plucked from Dave's life with the common thread being that they are related somehow to his life as a bodybuilder.. The stories range in timeframe from Dave's childhood growing up in southwest Philadelphia, to his days as a national competitor and everything in between. The stories are funny, sad, thought provoking and inspiring. This book paints a colorful picture of a life in bodybuilding.