Undisputed Truth: My Autobiography

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The most surprising aspect of the book is the introspection and self-awareness demonstrated by this self-confessed “trailer park nigga”: All enjoyment is not a good enjoyment, he writes. In another, he was so profoundly philosophical, “You could be in hell and happy there. Some people thrive in misery. You take away their misery and bring them into the light and they die emotionally and spiritually because pain and suffering has been their only comfort. The thought of someone loving them and helping them without wanting anything in return could never enter their minds.” Wow! What can I say about the Undisputed Truth? It was quite a journey, very interesting and seemingly very honest. Mike does a tremendous job of sharing his story and I think he gives us an intimate look into his life from the streets of Brownsville to the suites in Las Vegas and everything in between. Mike Tyson's whole world is on display here and despite the muscular tome it never feels protracted.

Il delirio finale in corsivo dove ogni frase vanifica la precedente sembra esser dettato sotto un mix di droghe dagli effetti opposti e rimodellato grammaticalmente da Larry Sloman (il biografo effettivo scrittore di True) in modo da essere leggibile, ma neppure un miracolo riuscirebbe a farlo diventare logico. Il libro si trascina per ulteriori cinquanta pagine con Tyson che è più scettico dei lettori in merito ai suoi tentativi di redenzione. Scontato l’omaggio per la moglie in carica al momento della stesura, sfinenti le sette pagine di ringraziamenti finali a cui partecipa anche il ghost writer Sloman. The descriptions of entire seasons spent cruising around on big yachts with legit self-created billionaires and the accounts of life in Moscow...well, eye-opening to say the least. I was fascinated with his relationship with Cus D'Amato his mentor and trainer, who inspired Mike...taking Mike in, giving him a place to call home. Yeah, that’s definitely what strip clubs are for, clearing your head. How the hell does he come up with this shit?? And I think this next one speaks for itself:After finishing Tyson's autobiography, I have to admit...I wanted to give it a better score, but I just can't bring myself to do it. At the beginning of the book I was quite interested-Tyson was admitting faults and openly blaming himself for certain aspects of his life. Sadly, this self-introspection must have been brief, because after discussion of his adolescence in Brooklyn, the book devolved into a "I had a highly publicized event occur in my life, and this is why it is not my fault." Don't get me wrong-the book could be quite candid at times, but overall it seemed to be a study in self-pity.

Finishing the book became a chore because Tyson decides, among other things, to discuss his opinion on religions, the different rehabs he has been to and the process of AA. He also shares the tough story of his young daughter dying and how this made him appreciate his other children more. I must congratulate the writer, sorry ghost writer for putting this story together, a massive read, incredible life story, the honesty of this book, sadly does not effect my thoughts on his character and personality. And it worked. There were constant no shows and when he was given a chance, Tyson cut through the competition, smashing seven shades of sugar out of anyone who was standing in his path. He became one of the most famous faces on the planet, mobbed, loved and feared. He was a true heavyweight champion. His fights were an event. And he could box. Despite the theatrics, he knew his trade. His fighting was fierce but controlled. Bludgeoning. Pretty much, for those first few years at least, unstoppable.We all thought he was invincible until that Buster Douglas fight. This book gives insight into how he lost his edge, what fighting meant to him, and how the fight game spilled into his everyday life. It's interesting that we admonish our children not to fight, we deplore fighting in society at large, yet we shower boxers with fame, adulation, and money for beating hell out of each other. Tyson shows us the monsters we create.