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  • From the Streets to the Ring: A Son's Struggle to Become a Man
  • Written by: Teddy Atlas, Peter Alson
  • Narrated by: Teddy Atlas
  • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (55 ratings)

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Atlas

Written by: Teddy Atlas, Peter Alson
Narrated by: Teddy Atlas
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Publisher's Summary

"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 Atlas

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this book is awesome!

amazing story and having Atlas read it in his own voice is a special touch.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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