Undisputed Truth
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (770 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00GK4MV20 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 137 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Baddest man on the planet writes the best book of the year The day this book was released, I read an excerpt posted somewhere or another wherein Tyson strangles Don King from the back seat of a limousine that King is driving. That sold me - I thought I was going to read a couple hundred pages of Mike Tyson telling insane stories. What I got was immeasurably better.This book is Mike Tyson's life story, in Mike Tyson's words, as told to a writer. It might not be the undisputed truth, but it is his truth, and it's his entire truth. It is brutally, unforgivingly honest, and while he has few kind words for the likes of King, Robin Givens, and Desiree Washington, no one far. Peter said A whirlwind of a life. What a nightmare of a life this man has had, if what is written is true, he has done it all and pretty much experienced the highest of highs and the absolute lowest of lows.In this long book, Mike tells his life story from his ghetto upbringing, his time with Cus D'Amato, his World Titles, his drugs, his many (many!) women, his jail time, his bankruptcyit is really such a tale that a soap opera would not have the courage to touch as it is all too fanciful but it appears to be true.I will admit that Mike does tend to find excuses for himself at times in the book, predominantly with the Holyfield fights. He had . A non fiction blockbuster! Dube Wow!Open. Raw. Real. Mike Tyson tells it like it is.You hear him. Feel him. Totally.He takes you to the darkest depths of his soul and bareshis demons for all to see. Don't be surprised if you find yourself routing for him the darker the story gets.What i loved about this book is it's not sugar coated for readers to sympathize with Mike Tyson.It's told with brutal honesty that somehow still manages to draw you in.I had withdrawal symptoms every time i put it down.I just couldn't wait to get back to it.There's no dull moment from the first word to the last.I even found myself laughing out loud in some sections
With a triumphant one-man stage show, his unforgettable performances in the Hangover films, and his newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband, Tyson's story is an inspiring American original. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Yet he fought his way back; the man who once admitted being addicted "to everything" regained his success, his dignity, and the love of his family. Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon - Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye. Brutally honest, raw, and often hilarious, Tyson chronicles his tumultuous high