Cinderella Man: The James J. Braddock Story

by Michael DeLisa

Biography of the man who rose in professional boxing in the 1920's, lost a title fight in 1929, struggled to feed his family, and with Joe Gould as his manager, won the heavyweight title from heavily favored Max Baer in 1935.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1903854377
• ISBN13: 9781903854372
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Milo Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

fun, easy read

you learn more about the real jimmy braddock and his mob connected manager. you learn how jimmy had a few businesses on the side besides being a boxer. its a good story.

If you've seen the movie, read the book.

Book is a good read, but sometimes a little to much detail of the fights and opponents broddock faced. If you've seen the movie, you'll be surprized at how close the book is to the movie. It's an inspirational story of a true American hero. A man dedicated to the welfare of his family. Most of the book is foucused on his fights. But there is enough of the personal life of James J. Braddock to keep those happy who are seeking a personal account of his life.

Delisa's pen

Delisa sends an uppercut to the boxing elite, disputing myths and writing with the staccato of an Ali jab, a crisp clarity rarely captured in the movie itself. Fuggetabout Russel Crowe (and his Golden Glove wannabe issues with NYC telephones) Delisa is the real thing.

Hits as hard as the film

I knew a little bit about Jim Braddock before I read this book - as a boxing fan I'd heard of the Cinderella Man but never regarded him to be as interesting as the greats of the division like Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis. But this book made me realise what a fantastic character he was - and what a life he led. There was no bull about Braddock; what you saw was what you got. He had an iron jaw and was a very good boxer but it was his heart that made him a champion; he never knew when to quit. Michael Delisa has really done his homework, going back to orignal sources rather than regurgitating stuff from press agents and over-exaggerating boxing writers. He captures the man, the era and the fights. The cover notes say he was the historical consultant on the movie - and if you buy this book, you'll want to see the film. Great read.