| Edition |
1a. edición Rayo. |
| Description |
xiii, 266 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Translation of: American son : my story. |
| Summary |
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.--From publisher's description. |
| Contents |
Preface -- The cleanest window in Mexico -- My last fight, at age four -- Comeback at six -- Food stamps and muggers : life in the hood -- My roots -- Tacos at dawn -- Noise monitor for Budweiser -- A promise made -- A promise kept -- Shysters on my doorstep -- Fighting through pain and pettiness -- Neon warrior -- The men in my corner -- The biggest bra I ever saw -- Chavez : the myth and the man -- Straddling the border -- Life on the wild side -- Tito -- Exit Mike Hernadez -- Enter Richard Schaefer -- Losing the gold -- Golden Boy takes on the big boys -- Searching for love -- The love of my life -- Burned -- My guardian angel -- More men in my corner -- The ultimate challenge -- Baring my soul. |
| Language |
In Spanish. |
| Subject |
De la Hoya, Oscar, 1973-
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Boxers (Sports) -- United States -- Biography.
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Mexican American athletes -- Biography.
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| Added Author |
Springer, Steve, 1945-
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Ochoa, Santi F., 1969-
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| Added Title |
American son. Spanish
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| ISBN |
0061645133 |
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9780061645136 |
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