Undisputed Truth

By Mike Tyson and Larry Sloman

Book Overview

"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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142181218
• ISBN13: 9780142181218
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Mike Tyson - one of the greatest fighters of all time - great read

This book should be read by everyone to get inspired and learn to overcome anything. He went from a slum-like environment to a Billionaire lifestyle. His lack of formal education really worked against him, he focused and overcame so much. His many addictions made life very difficult and cost him most if not all of his fortune that was irreplaceable. He was unable to get the thug out of himself. In the end he found love, family, and peace to replace the hate and fear that haunted him for so long.