Four Feet Tall and Rising: A Memoir
Shorty Rossi
Jan 2012 · Sold by Crown Archetype
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Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi, the tough-talking, fedora-wearing star of Animal Planet’s hit show Pit Boss, may stand only four feet tall but that hasn’t stopped him from living large, becoming a successful businessman and an outspoken advocate for pit bulls, the most misunderstood breed of dog in the world.
A third generation dwarf, ex-gang member, and ex-con, Shorty knows what it’s like to be misunderstood and in this candid memoir, he shares his personal story for the first time. No one expected Shorty to live let alone succeed, and yet he has, overcoming every challenge, from an abusive home to the violent streets and gangs of South Central LA, to the notorious cell blocks of Folsom Prison where he was imprisoned for attempted murder.
After 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days behind bars, Shorty gained his freedom and the chance to put his entrepreneurial and negotiation skills to the test. He cut the ribbon on his own business, Shortywood, with three goals: to turn his life around, act as a talent agent for little people and establish and fund charities that advocate for, rescue and place abandoned or abused pit bulls into safe homes. In the process, he became a reality-TV star. Now, with Hercules, his rescued pit bull and newly trained service dog by his side, Shorty continues to save pits from the basements and backyards of breeders and abusers while taking on new and even bigger challenges. And nothing is gonna stand in his way.
Shorty Rossi is four feet tall—and rising.
A third generation dwarf, ex-gang member, and ex-con, Shorty knows what it’s like to be misunderstood and in this candid memoir, he shares his personal story for the first time. No one expected Shorty to live let alone succeed, and yet he has, overcoming every challenge, from an abusive home to the violent streets and gangs of South Central LA, to the notorious cell blocks of Folsom Prison where he was imprisoned for attempted murder.
After 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days behind bars, Shorty gained his freedom and the chance to put his entrepreneurial and negotiation skills to the test. He cut the ribbon on his own business, Shortywood, with three goals: to turn his life around, act as a talent agent for little people and establish and fund charities that advocate for, rescue and place abandoned or abused pit bulls into safe homes. In the process, he became a reality-TV star. Now, with Hercules, his rescued pit bull and newly trained service dog by his side, Shorty continues to save pits from the basements and backyards of breeders and abusers while taking on new and even bigger challenges. And nothing is gonna stand in his way.
Shorty Rossi is four feet tall—and rising.
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4.6
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May 28, 2012
An awesome book took 2 day's to read thanks shorty it made me think about life and what more could i do. My family already loves pit bulls and so do i they are great with all my grandkids they went through the terrible 2's with the grandkids and were very very patient with them couldn't say that for any other dog. Love you and pit bulls.
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June 19, 2012
The work that shorty and his team has done is amazing. I had to write a college papr on someone I viewed as courageous. I chose Shorty Rossi. I have a pitbull and he is part of my family. Thank you shorty for all u do! God bless
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March 19, 2012
Excellent book.. Loved the style and ease of reading.. Was glad to get a walkthrough of Shortys life from beginning till now.. Would definitly recommend for anyone who is a fan of the "Pit Boss"!
About the author
Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi is the star of Animal Planet’s Pit Boss, the owner of Shortywood Entertainment, a talent management company for Little People, and the owner of Shorty’s Pit Bull Rescue.
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