Undisputed Truth

By: Mike Tyson, Larry Sloman

Narrated by: Joshua Henry

Length: 20 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

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 Audio

Critic reviews

“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)

AMAZING. PERIOD.

The narrator was solid and told the story perfectly. This is a great book.

great book

great entertaining book. never knew everything about tyson very interesting. kept me interested, highly recommend

Thing that makes a great book the best; narrator!

The book itself is one of the few I honestly felt was worth the $14.99, but the fact the narrator did such a great job reading it to us, makes its it the 2nd best book I’ve experience on audible so far, 1st, The seven habits of effective people. This is a must have.

Amazing story and great narration!

This was an amazing story about the life and growth of Mike Tyson. Even if you don’t like him this book will make you appreciate all that he has been through and how he has evolved. The narrator Joshua Henry did a great job! He was consistent with the different voices he used for characters and had such a wide range of emotions in his voice. Such a good listen!

good

I just wish the chat would have read it that's why I didn't give it the five stars of the performance part

I'd Like To Hear About Your Reaction

This is a raw story; sometimes rambling but very honest. Tyson is in the place humankind finds itself when examining the truth of life and the role(s) we've played thus far. Probably the best outcome is that Tyson acknowledges each season and continues to look for his peace.

Mike Tyson: The Man

The insanity that is life and we have the honour of sharing this world with you. Thank you for sharing.

worth a listen

At times it seems a bit repetitive, but that's just how Mike's life was. Many ups and downs and falling into the vicious cycle of addiction.

A Warrior Bears His Soul

This Book is worth every minute reading or listening to .It's worth every penny spent this book is very emotional you live the extreme highs and the extreme lows with Mike Tyson it has a Humble ending the way a True Champ should be depicted. If You Are A True Mike Tyson fan I mean a real Mike Tyson fan this is a gift on every level signed sealed delivered by the Champ himself.
I am Happy I got an opportunity to take a journey with Iron Mike Tyson aka Kid Dynamite aka The Baddest Man On The Planet aka Mike Tyson .

Wow what a rollercoster ride!!!!

Incredible story of Mike Tyson. The ups and downs and good and bad. Good easy read.