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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Cinderella Man : James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History (05 Edition)by James J. Braddock
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Publisher Comments:An exceptional tale of perseverance in the face of hardship, Cinderella Man is the riveting chronicle of James J. Braddock, the ultimate white knight in the sport of boxing, whose story was brought to the big screen by the director Ron Howard and starred Russell Crowe. This acclaimed account of Braddock's achievement against all odds is destined to have a permanent place on the bookshelves of sports and history fans alike. Once lost in the annals of boxing, Braddock, dubbed the Cinderella Man, climbed the boxing ranks and within twelve short months went head to head with heavyweight champion Max Baer. A ten-to-one underdog, Braddock carried the hopes and dreams of the working class on his shoulders. Against the gritty and desperate backdrop of the Depression, Schaap paints a vivid portrait of the fight world in its golden age. Rich in anecdote and steeped in ringside atmosphere, Cinderella Man is a classic David-and-Goliath tale that transcends the sport. Synopsis:A riveting tale of perseverance in the face of hardship, Cinderella Man is the chronicle of the boxer James J. Braddock, whose exceptional story of achievement against all odds was the subject of a major motion picture. Braddock, dubbed the Cinderella Man, staged the greatest comeback in fighting history, rising in the span of twelve months from the relief rolls to a face-off against the heavyweight champion, Max Baer. Against the gritty backdrop of Depression-era New York, Schaap paints a vivid picture of the fight world in its golden age, evoking a time when boxing resonated with a country trying desperately to get back on its feet. About the AuthorJeremy Schaap is the author of the New York Times bestseller Cinderella Man. An ESPN anchor and national correspondent, his work has been published in Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine, Time, Parade, TV Guide, and the New York Times. He has also appeared on ABC's World News Tonight and the CBS Evening News. He is the son of the award-winning journalist Dick Schaap. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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