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The Greatest: My Own Story Paperback – November 17, 2015

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Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali redefined what it meant to be an athlete by giving hope to millions around the world and inspiring us all to fight for what is important to us.

This is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali only he could render: sports legend; unapologetic anti-war advocate; outrageous showman and gracious goodwill ambassador; fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur; an irresistible force to be reckoned with.

Who better to tell the tale than the man who went the distance living it?

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A splendid action-packed hurricane of a book! --The New York Times

The whole man is here as Mailer, Sheed, and a whole raft of sportswriters never caught him...Ali goes the whole route and comes up a spectacular winner. This is an extraordinary sports biography! --Publishers Weekly

No routine athlete's autobiography...honest...very convincing... to read it is like getting Ali alone in a room and hearing him answer all the questions one ever thought to ask. --The New York Times

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In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison. Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali redefined what it meant to be an athlete by giving hope to millions around the world and inspiring us all to fight for what is important to us. This is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali only he could render: sports legend; unapologetic anti-war advocate; outrageous showman and gracious goodwill ambassador; fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur; an irresistible force to be reckoned with. Who better to tell the tale than the man who went the distance living it?

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Paperback: 398 pages
Publisher: Graymalkin Media (November 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1631680498
ISBN-13: 978-1631680496
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.4 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
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"You 'gotta love Ali' " (and we do!)

ByBruce G. Wingon November 26, 2015

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Saw Ali box *live* on tv once, first and only time, beating Shavers (boy, did he take a punch!). As slave names go, Cassius Clay is honorific. And yet, Ali had to take a new name. And religious identity. How did he know he "had" to? He refused to "serve," do an Elvis tour-- VietNam-- at profound personal risk. He defied the whole System (rightly), and he won. Came back (!), won, lost, beat Foreman (Foreman!). Re-watch the fight, everybody. Round One has no "rope-a-dope" (term was invented, a year later, by Ali with Cosell, Lyle fight, as near as I can tell🤔😉😇). So,,, real heroes exhibit a humility, a defiance, an ability to do what *must* be done in the moment, in the moment. And they don't get to understand themselves. Maybe they "brand" themselves ... You know, we fans, beyond the braggadocio, understand you as a quiet soul, receptive-- defiant, human, so gracious.-- So: All I can say is, Ali, forever! Ali, forever! We love you, Champ! (we do)😉

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I did not know much about the champ and I am glad for that

ByMary Gon June 8, 2016

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I was assigned to reasearch ali for a blog post, so I bought this book with no expectations.

WOW. This is an crisp, fast paced well written book - the story of a life that deserves the taelnted authorship of Mr Durham along with the gift of Toni Morrison's editing. I did not know much about the champ and I am glad for that, as I was litreally astounded at the rich depth of his spiritual, physical, emotional and relational life. Well told tale about a well lived life.

I am inspired to be more after this read, both as a writer and as a citizen of this world.

THANK YOU

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Wow! This is why he is the greatest!

ByPaul Prosperon January 29, 2017

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I knew he had a great story to tell and it exceeded all expectations! Very inspirational when someone stands up for what they believe in and does it not for personal gain. Despite being demonized for telling the truth, he puts money, fame, his life on the line to speak up for his people who are being oppressed. Truly the people's champ & there will never be another!

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There's a NYTimes quote on back cover that says "it's like getting Ali alone in a room and hearing him ...

Byshopgirlon August 2, 2016

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Incredible book, a must read. There's a NYTimes quote on back cover that says "it's like getting Ali alone in a room and hearing him answer all the questions one ever thought to ask." No topic is off limits, from personal relationships to his fights, even his car ride from Phili to NY with Frazier. I didn't want this book to end. Ali was truly the greatest of all time, there will never be anyone like him again.

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The book is really great and involving

ByVanda monacoon December 17, 2016

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The book is really great and involving.It makes you understand that after the Vietnam problem Ali is not as great as before. You enjoy the book deeply if you understand that the greatest Mumammad Ali is the Ali before the Vietnam story. After that he is a great boxer, not the greatest any more. Period

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Pretty legendary. He really takes you into his head ...

ByAmazon Customeron February 15, 2016

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Pretty legendary. He really takes you into his head behind the big moments of his life. The co author really deserves a lot of credit in his writing and arranging the stories

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very good read albeit very long

ByEd18371on October 17, 2016

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very good read albeit very long!..., get a good insight into the thoughts of the man himself as it is written in his own words. Extraordinary man who transcended sport really...., before I read this I thought he was only a boxer but he was a very intelligent and complex man....

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It adds great perspective to today's racism debates

ByOne Guy's Opinionon August 10, 2016

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It adds great perspective to today's racism debates. It is from a different time when racism was much more out in the open but probably no less debilitating (or in Ali's case, motivating) to those who endure it.

I didn't like him in the 70's, but now I have a grudging respect for someone who could stand their ground for a cause and do it consistently over a long period of time.

Next I'm going to look for a biography so I can get a more objective view of his life.

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