Braddock: The Rise Of The Cinderella Man

By Jim Hague and jim-hague

On the heels of the new Russell Crowe biopic comes the story of James Braddock, the Cinderella Man--one of boxing's biggest longshots. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596091436
• ISBN13: 9781596091436
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Chamberlain Brothers
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8

Customer Reviews

Real life of the Cinderella Man

Book is very easy to read, and flows at a nice pace. If you've seen the movie, you'll be surprized at how close the book is to the movie. It's an inspirational story of a true American hero. A man dedicated to the welfare of his family. Most of the book is foucused on his fights. But there is enough of the personal life of James J. Braddock to keep those happy who are seeking a personal account of his life.

Swift, informative, compelling story

Author Hague starts off this swifly moving, detailed, clear account of James J. Braddock's life and career by putting his birth in context - the 17-pound (yes, you read that right) infant was born in 1906 on the same day the passenger ship Lusitania launched, the same hot day the Chicago Cubs began a 19-0 winning streak. Jimmy Braddock is a big kid, and like the boys in his neighborhood, emulates famous fighters. Hague chronicles, in plain and articulate language, Braddock's professional battles and rise from dockworker to heavyweight champion. This is a terrific Cinderella story that fans and non-sports-fans, young and old can enjoy. It also fills in background for those who see the movie. Hague is a sportswriter who covers news and sports in the same area where Braddock grew up, so he clearly knows (and is interested in) what he speaks. The book is also nicely put together and easy to carry around. Full Disclosure: I am an editor at the chain of newspapers for which Hague writes sports and some news, so I got the book early through him, but it really is swift reading.