Writers have long been attracted to boxing. Hemingway, Mailer, Algren, Plimpton, Oates, and many others have stepped into the ring—at least in spirit—to give voice to an otherwise wordless sport, to celebrate that “sweet science,” and to bear witness to its romance and tragedy. In this acclaimed book, hailed by Norman Mailer as an “impressive event,” we are brought for the first time into the ring for a close-up look at the “manly art” through the eyes of José Torres, a man who was a great boxer himself. When former light-heavyweight world champion Torres traded in his gloves for a typewriter, boxing finally found its eyewitness.In the classic Sting Like a Bee, Torres turns his well-trained eye on one of the most celebrated and controversial athletes of all time: Muhammad Ali. In this penetrating view of Ali and the world of prizefighting, told by a true insider and “boxing’s Renaissance man,” Torres delivers exciting and explicit accounts of all of Ali’s major fights with the cool authenticity of one who has lived it.

"e;A Cosmic Surgery"e; is one man's personal, raw, and inspirational recovery story. Jose Torres shares the intimate details of his journey overcoming alcohol abuse and achieving the life he has always wanted. Like any good recovery journey, Jose details each page with the dark humor, heartbreak, defeat, and triumph that are inevitable in any story of Alcohol Use Disorder. Alcohol abuse in the United States continues to rise. To make matters worse, the 12-step approach, for whatever reason, does not always get the job done for long term sobriety. If you or any of your loved ones find it difficult to overcome alcoholism through traditional methods, then Jose's story might just change your life! Learn a new and inspiring way of living through his life-changing and potentially life-saving book. There is always hope and there is always light, no matter how dark it seems! Jose's story reminds us that there is a path to sobriety even if it seems impossible.

Writers have long been attracted to boxing. Hemingway, Mailer, Algren, Plimpton, Oates, and many others have stepped into the ring—at least in spirit—to give voice to an otherwise wordless sport, to celebrate that “sweet science,” and to bear witness to its romance and tragedy. In this acclaimed book, hailed by Norman Mailer as an “impressive event,” we are brought for the first time into the ring for a close-up look at the “manly art” through the eyes of José Torres, a man who was a great boxer himself. When former light-heavyweight world champion Torres traded in his gloves for a typewriter, boxing finally found its eyewitness.In the classic Sting Like a Bee, Torres turns his well-trained eye on one of the most celebrated and controversial athletes of all time: Muhammad Ali. In this penetrating view of Ali and the world of prizefighting, told by a true insider and “boxing’s Renaissance man,” Torres delivers exciting and explicit accounts of all of Ali’s major fights with the cool authenticity of one who has lived it.

"e;A Cosmic Surgery"e; is one man's personal, raw, and inspirational recovery story. Jose Torres shares the intimate details of his journey overcoming alcohol abuse and achieving the life he has always wanted. Like any good recovery journey, Jose details each page with the dark humor, heartbreak, defeat, and triumph that are inevitable in any story of Alcohol Use Disorder. Alcohol abuse in the United States continues to rise. To make matters worse, the 12-step approach, for whatever reason, does not always get the job done for long term sobriety. If you or any of your loved ones find it difficult to overcome alcoholism through traditional methods, then Jose's story might just change your life! Learn a new and inspiring way of living through his life-changing and potentially life-saving book. There is always hope and there is always light, no matter how dark it seems! Jose's story reminds us that there is a path to sobriety even if it seems impossible.