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Atlas: From the Streets to the Ring: A Son's Struggle to Become a Man

by Teddy Atlas

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Lance said: " How does a man thats a cold hearted criminal decide to change his life around by teaching boxing to younger audiences in the city of New York? It's ironic how people don't change their ways when there young but decide to change later on in life when How does a man thats a cold hearted criminal decide to change his life around by teaching boxing to younger audiences in the city of New York? It's ironic how people don't change their ways when there young but decide to change later on in life when karma really hits them. Atlas, written by Teddy Atlas which is the main character and Peter Alson.It has so much struggle but motivational meanings behind everything and how it doesn't matter where you come from or your situations you can still accomplish your dreams if you work hard.
This memoir takes place in one the worst toxic families a person could have….when your dad doesn't care for you and a mother that is fed up with everything and starts to consume alcohol daily. His father is a doctor and once Teddy got punched in a fight, his father didn't want him to get painkillers, he wanted him to get all 198 stitches that he deserved. “Of all the people who have affected my life and influenced the choices I've made, none has been more important than my father.” Teddy's troublesome youth led him to his first arrest which was a robbery at a bar that him to Rikers Island, one of the most dangerous prisons in New York. In the prison, Teddy must know to defend himself and he see that crimes aren't worth it. Teddy starts to change his ways and begins to teach boxing for troubled youth like him. “Some of them came to the gym because they didn't have any fathers, or they came from rough situations.”(48) Teddy's world changes around when he meets 12 year old Mike Tyson and one of his partners that introduced him D’amto which says that this kid would be the best heavyweight champion you'll ever get to meet and train. Teddy is fascinated and inspired when he see that the 200 pound boy could punch like a full grown man at the age of only 12 and could box like a professional too. These characters go different routes eventually but they come back together later on when the championships takes place.
I would have to recommend this book to not only boxers but to people who need more motivation. People who look for inspiration and want to experience success. Like Teddy Atlas… he is tough, honest and wise which is why this book inspires me. It's a lot more than just boxing, it's a story about hard times and having the compassion to help those in need. Not only is it about being the best is that everyone is capable of being the best they can possibly be. ...more "

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