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  • From the Streets to the Ring: A Son's Struggle to Become a Man
  • By: Teddy Atlas, Peter Alson
  • Narrated by: Teddy Atlas
  • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (230 ratings)
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By: Teddy Atlas, Peter Alson
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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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Gifted storyteller

Gifted storyteller, great to her the book in his own voice. Full of stories, engaging listen. Listened to Teddy for several years, came here off the back of his YouTube show.

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Raging bull meets Goodfellas meets Rocky

A book about Grit, loyalty, morals, values, purpose, validation, discipline and the hidden secret of living a fulfilling life, kindness, is weaved into every chapter.

You don’t need to be into boxing (it helps a little) to appreciate this outstanding fella, at times, unbelievable life.

The audiobook version had some nice reality interludes, which I first heard in the Goggins book, “Can’t hurt me” (which was written a couple of years after Teddy’s audio book). The Conversations between Teddy and fellow Author Peter Alson, showing simplicity in innovation, which I found, reading throughout the book, has been Teddys superpower.

Written in 2006, with the Audible republished in 2019, this is still as fresh as it could be if you want stories that make you understand whatever you do in life, it’s always about the process.

Teddys process was to deliver a service for progress. Progress to make other people’s lives have meaning.

Very hard to capture the wisdom, the purpose, and the generosity of this man in this short review, but a realisation that came to him in one of the conversations with fellow author, was what his father knew about him all along…

The practitioner that made him the teacher, to help others, which was always the plan from birth.

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Only Book I've Ever Reviewd

Brilliant Book. Really Enjoyed. Great Life Story, Very Interesting For Any Boxing Fan. Worth Time Spent Listening

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Inspiring listen

I can not recommend this audiobook enough. The storytelling was compelling and captivating. All in all excellent listen well done.

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brilliant, enjoyed every minute. Teddy is very honest and critical of himself at times which makes the book more real.

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Fantastic. Thank you.

Hi from over in the UK. Your storey is inspiring. The way you grab life and impose yourself, the way you have improved from your experiences and what you have taught others. Your a humble brilliant human being. Thank you for this. I also have the book, this is fantastic I hope your able to provide a second book one day. Good luck with everything you do Teddy.

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The life and times of a great man

I’m not a massive boxing fan, or on of autobiographies, but what teddy has done in his life makes you think, and he teaches you a lot throughout the book, I was melancholy that it was going to end. A sign of a good book

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The real chamber of truth

I’ve loved listening to Teddy Atlas ever since I heard him on the old fight night games.

He present vivid insight to the boxing industry. He brings even more depth to an amazing sport.

Loved the book, love the man

5stars !

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awesome

awesome book , loved listening to it . atlas is a legend and true old school gentleman

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Beautiful storytelling

Teddy is a great storyteller, and very passionate about the sport of boxing. Plenty of content in this book, a lot of "hard dad" stories.. i.e. "i knocked this guy out.. then I took on 5 bigger guys". But that's to be expected if you're writing your own book.

Some great stories about Cus, Tyson, Moorer etc. Some stories you gotta take with a pinch of salt.

Overall I recommend this book to any boxing fanatics and fans of Teddy. His commentary on boxing is some of the best, and allows new fans to understand advanced stuff.

A true legend to the sport!

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