A Warrior's Heart
The True Story of Life Before and Beyond 'The Fighter'
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Mickey Ward
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Bill Lobley
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By:
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Micky Ward
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Joe Layden
About this listen
With the success of the critically acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film The Fighter, the world stood up and cheered for the inspiring true story of Micky Ward - a heart-and-soul warrior who overcame the odds to make history in the ring. But that was only part of the tale.… Now, in his own words, “Irish” Micky Ward tells his inspirational life story as only he can.
From his first bout at the age of seven, Micky Ward was known first and foremost for giving as good as he got, and for leaving absolutely everything he had in the ring. When he fought, quitting was never an option. It was that indomitable spirit that would allow him to survive, battle against, and overcome the harsh realities that he faced every day of his life.
For it was outside the ring that Ward’s heart would be most needed, from witnessing his idolized older half-brother Dicky fall from grace, to dealing with his wildly dysfunctional - if frighteningly loyal - family, to the darkest of secrets that he has never revealed until now, and the numerous setbacks and defeats that would have stopped a lesser man. Micky Ward has remained a fighter, through and through - both as a professional boxer, and as a man who finally found his greatest strength in friendship, family, and faith in himself
From the rough streets of Lowell, Massachusetts, to the blood and sweat of the international fight game, to the bright lights and adulation of Hollywood, this is the rousing, moving, tragic, and humorous story of the one and only Micky Ward.
©2012 Joe Layden, Micky Ward (P)2012 PenguinCritic reviews
"Micky Ward is one of the true mighty-hearted modern American men." (Melissa Leo, Academy Award-winning actress)
"Read this book! Micky Ward has a great story. He's also a great boxer. On any given night, Micky Ward could come back from the dead and knock out any fighter in his weight class. Besides, he's Irish!" (Mickey Rourke, Golden Globe-winning actor)
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-10-22
Nails What 'The Fighter' left out
Raw and honest account of a fairytale boxing career. Not sure how Massachusetts natives will feel about the narration but 4/5 times throughout the book I felt like I was actually listening to Micky!
There were big chunks missing from his career when they did the film and this book describes those gaps perfectly. Also offers more context to the main parts too.
Micky and the author do an outstanding job of encapsulating the drama of a gruelling fight. Micky mentions his strengths without being boastful, his weaknesses without being self deprecating and the highs and lows with balance and honesty, this is an excellent book and I'm actually going to miss listening to it!
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- Joe fitzpatrick
- 11-01-20
what a man
fantastic listen, honest and open. I'm new to audible and wasn't sure it was for me, but this book has definitely change that. was great to hear it in Mickey voice.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-05-24
What a book
Absolutely brilliant story from a Humble warrior,
Highly recommend this book ! Inspiring story very well told
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- Dan
- 05-06-22
Well suited title that's for sure
Really enjoyed the book. Felt like it came straight from Mickeys heart with nothing left out
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- Adam Nicholls
- 27-05-23
It is simply brilliant!
"The Fighter" does not do Micky Ward justice, this book does. It is simply brilliant!
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- Munnsie
- 25-03-20
Great read/listen
Very good story and well wrote. Makes the fighter a much more enjoyable film too.
Not your usual macho stuff can tell that Micky ward is a sound bloke
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- Anonymous User
- 19-01-21
Love Micky Ward loved his full story. true warrior
amazing book learned lots about Mkcky I never knew and was really shocked but this is an incredible guy an absolute warrior.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-03-20
Not the best
Good story l, but not a great one. A quiet man with a tough mindset.
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- STEPHEN LAMBERT
- 02-09-19
Typically honest, just like Micky was in the ring.
Loved the book. Micky is the epitome of a true warrior in the ring and a gentleman outside of it. Humble and brutally honest about both his achievements in boxing and his and his brothers personal problems in life. The best life story I've read from a boxer. Looking forward to meeting him in my home town of Newcastle in November with my son. Tickets already bought. RIP Arturo Gati. 🥊🥊🥊
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- Luke Curham
- 09-03-22
Great story
Loved it from start to finish. A really inspiring story and very interesting too.
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