Atlas
From the Streets to the Ring: A Son's Struggle to Become a Man
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Narrated by:
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Teddy Atlas
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Written by:
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Teddy Atlas
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Peter Alson
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"Of all the people who have affected my life and influence the choices I've made, none has been more important than my father."
So begins the autobiography of legendary boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas, who grew from the rebellious son of a doctor to a man who embraces, and lives by, his father's values and code.
In this gritty, spellbinding tale, Atlas recounts his fascinating life as a juvenile delinquent on the streets of Staten Island; as a boxer and Golden Gloves champion under the tutelage of famed trainer Cus D'Amato; as a companion to the dangerous, unpredictable Sammy "the Bull" Gravano, up until the day Gravano turned rat and brought down crime boss John Gotti; and as a trainer of champions and contenders, among them 14-year-old Mike Tyson and heavyweight Michael Moorer, whom he led to the crown with a win over Evander Holyfield.
Equally engrossing are Teddy Atlas's accounts of training Twyla Tharp, dancer and choreographer, for her successful comeback at the age of 42; his work with actor Willem Dafoe, preparing him for his role as a concentration camp boxer in the film Triumph of the Spirit; his journey to Poland to choreograph the film's boxing scenes; and his own performance in movies such as Play It to the Bone.
In sharing his stories, Atlas reveals the philosophy by which he lives. Like Teddy Atlas - inimitable, tough, honest, and wise - this book inspires. It is about so much more than boxing. It is a story of overcoming hardships, of compassion for those in need, of tremendous personal integrity, and of personal and professional triumph.
©2006 HarperCollins Publishers LLC (P)2019 Teddy AtlasYou may also enjoy...
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- SB The Student
- 2020-07-30
wow...I feel like I know Teddy...
great book! so vivid you can make out what was happening. Teddy Atlas can be a great...is a great author, director, script writer... ect.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-12-27
Great story telling
For anyone that’s a fan of Teddy this is a must listen. The fact that Teddy narrates only makes this more enjoyable as he gets emotional at some points and giggles at others. Great audio book that I finished in only a few days
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- Jeremy Clark
- 2023-02-14
One of the best biographies I have read in a long
One of the best biographies I have read in a long time! Love that Teddy Atlas narrated it as well.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-06-19
Narrated by Teddy Himself
The reason I subscribed to Audible was to listen to this audiobook instead of reading the physical copy. There is no replacing Teddy Atlas’ iconic voice with an imitation in my own head. He reads his life story in his own voice which is great.
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- Jeremy AMG
- 2019-12-19
Amazing and Inspirational
An amazing book. Teddy has had an incredible life and I was honored to be able to hear it from him. A must read for any fighters and fight fans
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- Jeffrey Harding
- 2020-08-03
this book is awesome!
amazing story and having Atlas read it in his own voice is a special touch.
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- Patrick
- 2021-01-17
incredible insight into the world of boxing
compelling from start to finish. even if you're not a huge boxing fan like myself.
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- Kevin Le
- 2020-11-07
Utterly Phenomenal
An inspiring and very entertaining tale filled with crazy, heartbreaking and hilarious moments. Teddy Atlas cuts as a phenomenal narrator as well. A must for Boxing fans. Also a must for anyone into autobiographies about overcoming hardship and extraordinary lives
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