Undisputed Truth
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Narrated by:
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Joshua Henry
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Written by:
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Mike Tyson
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Larry Sloman
About this listen
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 thrilling and ferocious boxers of all time - and the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Years of hard partying, violent fights, and criminal proceedings took their toll: by 2003, Tyson had hit rock bottom, a convicted felon, completely broke, the punch line to a thousand bad late-night jokes. 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. 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.
Brutally honest, raw, and often hilarious, Tyson chronicles his tumultuous highs and lows in the same sincere, straightforward manner we have come to expect from this legendary athlete. A singular journey from Brooklyn's ghettos to worldwide fame to notoriety, and, finally, to a tranquil wisdom, Undisputed Truth is not only a great sports memoir but an autobiography for the ages.
©2013 Mike Tyson and Larry Sloman (P)2013 Penguin AudioWhat the critics say
“A masterpiece... grimly tragic on one page, laugh-out-loud funny on the next, and unrelentingly vulgar and foul-mouthed. Reading Tyson's memoir is like watching a Charles Dickens street urchin grow up to join Hunter S. Thompson on a narcotics-filled road trip - with the ensuing antics captured on video by assorted paparazzi.” (Hector Tobar, Los Angeles Times)
“Undisputed Truth is raw, powerful and disturbing - a head-spinning take on Mr. Tyson's life…Unlike other sports memoirists, he doesn't pull punches, offering up slashing comments on people who were once close to him. His narrative reminds us of just how far he has come from his rough beginnings, and, in a way, how close he remains to them. He had a punch like a thunderbolt from Zeus, but there have been a lot of big bangers in boxing; Mike Tyson's came with a pulsating story line like few others.” (Gordon Marino, Wall Street Journal)
“Parts of [Undisputed Truth] read like a real-life Tarantino movie. Parts read like a Tom Wolfe-ian tour of wildly divergent worlds: from the slums of Brooklyn to the high life in Las Vegas to the isolation of prison…. Mr. Tyson’s idiosyncratic voice comes through clearly on the page here - not just his mix of profane street talk and 12-step recovery language, cinematic descriptions of individual fights and philosophical musings, but also his biting humor and fondness for literary and historical references that run the gamut from Alexandre Dumas to Tolstoy to Lenin to Tennessee Williams…. A genuine effort by a troubled soul to gain some understanding of the long, strange journey that has been his life.” (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times)
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-09-15
Amazing book
Great book. I absolutely loved every moment of it. I’ve listened to it twice back to back it’s that good.
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- Lakers Fan
- 2018-12-20
So much more than you’d expect
I went into this expecting to listen to a basic cookie cutter autobiography but it was so much more than I expected. I’m surprised to hear about how much Mike went through and some of his more “interesting” stories... and there’re many. Narration was perfect. It’s not mike but the narrators voice is perfect for this book. It’s a must listen.
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- Louis Alexandre Jean
- 2022-05-31
Thanks Mike, Love You Man!
Very entertaining, inspiring and honest.
What a life!
Keep fighting the good fight Mike, you are still the People’s champ!
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- Mitchell
- 2020-04-21
Amazing, heart breaking.
this book will piss you off, will make you wonder how one man can endure so much pain and betrayal. it will makes you laugh out loud also, and just fall in love with Mike..
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- Jim Johnson
- 2019-10-24
80% awesome
don't get me wrong I thought this book was outstanding but the last two chapters seemed way longer than they had to be it is a very long book it is very well written I'm surprised that a lot of things that Mike Tyson went through very eye-opening very candid seemingly very truthful I would recommend this book
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-10-19
Very interesting was a great book!! I enjoyed every bit of it,
This book went through the champs life with his ups and downs good and bads
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- cheyne Lewis
- 2022-07-24
Mike is an interesting guy, crazy experiences
Pretty impressed with the voice actor, Mike has had an incredible life and was an amazing book to listen to while driving
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- Ken Robinson
- 2023-03-01
Excellent read of Mike’s life
Enjoyed the whole book …very honest book and he tells all..good ,bad and the ugly .
Well done !
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- Kevin L
- 2024-12-30
Cool in depth look into the life of the Legendary Iron Mike.
I enjoyed the book pretty well throughout. Prior to listening to this, I only knew the name Mike Tyson, but I learned a lot about who Mike is and where he came from as well as a lot of interesting things throughout. I recommend to anyone who enjoys a good autobiography.
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- Pat
- 2020-10-08
Spiritually Fulfilling
Further evidence that no matter how far down the scale you have gone your experience can benefit others.
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