Man in the ring

Type

Book

Authors

Cristofer, Michael

ISBN 10

0822240297

ISBN 13

9780822240297

Tags

Immigrants, Gay athletes, Boxing, Boxers (Sports), United States, Drama

Description

"As he slips into dementia, Emile Griffith tries to make sense of his life's journey from a Caribbean émigré who only wanted to sing and play baseball to becoming the six-time world-champion boxer, and the single event that overshadowed his entire life. On national television, in the twelfth round of a championship fight, taunted for his sexuality, Emile pummeled his opponent into a coma, from which the man never recovered. A true story driven by tragedy becomes a triumphant tale of forgiveness and redemption."--Publisher's Description.

Biblio Notes

Notes:
7 men, 3 women.

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