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From Oscar De La Hoya, one of the most celebrated fighters in the history of boxing, comes a frank and touching memoir about achieving the American Dream: his rise to the top, the power of a solid work ethic, his mother's painful death from cancer, the pitfalls of stardom, and a very personal take on what it means to be an American The son of Mexican-born parents, Oscar "The Golden Boy" De La Hoya has had an astonishing career. From boxing to business, from the recording industry to the charitable accomplishments of his foundation, his success is a testament to what one can achieve in the United States. But who is this man who has changed the lives of so many? Who has imprinted a positive mark upon the sport of boxing, for which many have all but given up hope? Who has become a symbol of success for an entire community, without many heroes to call their own? American Son answers these questions. Born into a boxing family, De La Hoya has defeated more than a dozen world champions and won six world titles as well as an Olympic gold medal--a moment forever marked in the memory of anyone who has followed his career. Yet within the maelstrom of this success lay a man whose earnest belief in the goodness of everyone around him sometimes led him to stray far from his intended path. This book is The Golden Boy, and he bares his most heartbreaking mistakes as well as his most stunning triumphs for all of the world to see. This thrilling tale of an immigrant's son--a quintessentially American story--is the chronicle of an amazing journey that will provide readers with new insight into the private life of a figure who has to many reached iconic status.

Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100061573108

ISBN-139780061573101

eBay Product ID (ePID)65616702

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicSports (See Also Headings under Sports Cards), Boxing, Sports, Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, Sports & Recreation

AuthorOscar De La Hoya, Steve Springer

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length9in

Item Height1in

Item Weight18.2 Oz

Item Width6in

Additional Product Features

Book TitleAmerican Son : My Story

Lccn2008-018584

Dewey Decimal796.83092 B

Intended AudienceTrade

Lc Classification NumberGv1132.D37a3 2008

Publication Year2008

Dewey Edition22

FormatHardcover

Reviews"De La Hoya's memoir reads fast and well. It reveals a man who is capable of far deeper sincerity than the "Golden Boy" who graces the podium at press conferences.", An inspiring and motivating title â€¦, an entertaining description of the ins and outs of a boxing career, and a fascinating insight into a Latino hero., An inspiring and motivating title ., an entertaining description of the ins and outs of a boxing career, and a fascinating insight into a Latino hero.

Number of Pages288 Pages