The Steps by Sylvester Stallone review

The star takes us back to 70s New York to recount his breakthrough, and it’s a great yarn – but it’s laced with anger

The Steps by Sylvester Stallone review

TL;DR

  • Sylvester Stallone's memoir, "The Steps," uses the creation of Rocky Balboa to recount his own rags-to-riches story.
  • The book offers life advice such as believing in oneself and persevering through challenges.
  • Stallone's narrative highlights his struggles with rejection and his determination to succeed against detractors.
  • The article questions the complete factual accuracy of Stallone's account, suggesting it's a strategically crafted myth for marketing.
  • Stallone is portrayed as both the underdog Rocky and the savvy showman Apollo Creed, adept at self-promotion.