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Be sure to check out IRON AMBITION: My Life with Cus D’Amato by Mike Tyson “Raw, powerful and disturbing—a head-spinning take on Mr. Tyson's life.”—Wall Street Journal 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. Bullied as a boy in the toughest, poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to become one of the most ferocious boxers of all time—and the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Yet—even after hitting rock bottom—the man who once admitted being addicted “to everything” fought his way back, achieving triumphant success as an actor and newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband. Brutal, honest, raw, and often hilarious, Undisputed Truth is the singular journey of an inspiring American original.
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This was an incredibly interesting read. It's very raw. If even half of this is true, Tyson should make a lot more sense. By the end, I found more empathy and more condemnation for this man.
He obviously led a wild life and tells an interesting story, but I found I never knew what timeframe I was in by the midpoint of the book.
I squeezed out some extra enjoyment by watching the fights on YouTube after he described what was going through his head, and I recommend doing the same (I do this with most biographies when I can).
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