Jose Torres Boeken

Muhammad Ali is a force of nature. Over the past forty years, he's proven himself a one-of-a-kind boxing champion, a charismatic media darling, and a world-class personality. Here at last is a book spectacular enough to capture his legend. This beautifully produced, oversized hardcover is brimming with hundreds of rare and never-before-published photographs, many of which were printed with a unique, stunning silvertone effect. Based on exclusive interviews conducted with Ali at the height of his career, as well as meticulous research with the help of his family, friends, entourage, and opponents, Muhammad Ali: The Glory Years captures as never before the champ's dazzling talent and magnetic appeal, both in and out of the ring. The visual centerpiece to this astonishing collection is a complete photographic record of each and every professional Ali ght from 1960 to 1981. Also included is a foreword by former light heavyweight champion of the world, Jose Torres, and an introduction by writer Victor Bockris. Muhammad Ali: The Glory Years is an indispensable collector's item for Ali's millions of fans, and an insightful biography that captures a pivotal slice of American pop culture. It is, without question, the handsomest book ever published on this national treasure.

"Into the Mountains" recounts the horrifying and heroic experience of the March 20 hostages. It provides the first book-length look into the tragic but ultimately triumphant saga of Father Rhoel Gallardo and his companions at the hands of the dreaded Abu Sayyaf. It also situates the bandit group's brazen terrorism with stories from a former Abu Sayyaf urban assassin, a long time Basilian immigrant, a legendary Christian vigilante, and an interfaith dialogue pioneer. The Epilogue brings the story up to date, with stunning revelations that pose uncomfortable questions about the fate of the Dos Palmas hostages and the entire Abu Sayyaf kidnapping enterprise.

Mike Tyson ist der lebende Beweis für den amerikanischen Traum: vom Gossenjungen, der mit zwölf Jahren bereits vierzig Mal vorbestraft war, zum Multimillionär. José Torres schrieb die authentische Insider-Biographie des jüngsten Schwergewichts-Weltmeisters aller Zeiten, dessen glanzvolle Profi-Karriere vorerst mit einem völlig unerwarteten Knockout ausserhalb des Rings jäh gestoppt wurde: Am 26. März 1992 verurteilte ein Strafgericht in Indianapolis "Iron Mike" wegen Vergewaltigung zu sechs Jahren Knast. Als Sträfling Nummer 922 335 sitzt die Kampfmaschine mit Kinderseele seitdem seine Strafe im Gefängnis von Plainfield ab, wo man bereits Wetten auf sein Comeback abschliesst.