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"Publishers Weekly" A feast for fans, this composite portrait bristles with insights, jabs, and tributes.
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One of the most recognisable, respected and inspirational men on earth, Muhammad Ali is the world's most famous boxing hero. Ali brought unprecedented speed and grace to the sport, and his charm and wit changed forever what the world expects of a champion athlete. In the words of over two hundred of Ali's family members, associates, opponents, friends and enemies, this comprehensive and honest portrait relates his legendary sporting accomplishments, as well as the high drama of life outside the boxing ring. From Olympic gold in Rome, to stunning victory over George Foreman in Zaire, every historic victory and defeat of Ali's career is covered. His controversial embrace of the Nation of Islam - with the renunciation of his 'slave name', Cassius Clay - and the historic refusal to be inducted into the US Army makes for compelling reading. Ali became America's first national conscientious objector, and with a willingness to stage his fights in Third World locales, he continued his advocacy for people in need which was honoured in 2000 when he became a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Charismatic, dedicated and a skilful self-publicist, Ali is the living embodiment of the American Dream. This is the biography to match his achievements.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are many biographies written on Muhammed Ali. Why would you only consider buying this? because almost all of the book (over 500 pages) contains quotes from either the "greatest" himself or from those directly associated with him.
Through the many different people that have been affected by Ali, they give their own accounts of who he was and what he had done to their lives, and their views of how he affected others.
Reading this, I began to understand the times in which he lived and the choices he made - what impact it had on people from all walks of life. Any celebrity is only known for what they are famous for. This book will make you appreciate why Ali has the love of the world.
Through the many different people that have been affected by Ali, they give their own accounts of who he was and what he had done to their lives, and their views of how he affected others.
Reading this, I began to understand the times in which he lived and the choices he made - what impact it had on people from all walks of life. Any celebrity is only known for what they are famous for. This book will make you appreciate why Ali has the love of the world.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a weighty and worthwhile biography. The research is superb and the quotes from those around Ali highly entertaining and insightful. The anecdotes are interesting and amusing.
Anyone with any vague interest in either boxing, success, showbiz, politics or American history will love this book.
Anyone with any vague interest in either boxing, success, showbiz, politics or American history will love this book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Written with Ali's cooperation and with extensive interviews with figures associated with his life `Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times' makes for an in-depth and engrossing read. Each chapter is made up of many brief comments and stories as related by the people interviewed and Hauser links them all with connecting passages that clarifies certain points and guides the narrative. I was a little worried that the flow would be stilted and slow as a result, but if anything this book was the complete opposite and I flew through it in no time at all. It is exceptionally easy to read. This looks at most aspects of Ali's life and on the whole is complimentary, although it doesn't shy away from looking at all aspects of his character, good or bad. The sections looking at his early career and involvement in the civil rights movement was particularly fascinating and the descriptions of his various fights was exciting to read. It was also sad to read of Ali's exploitation by 'friends' and business associates during his career which I wasn't aware of before I started this book. There are three photo sections in this book with add to the overall package and show Ali in more quiet and tender moments with his family. Ali allows his medical records to be used for this book, as well as giving access to himself and members of his family and it is interesting to see what his daughter thought when seeing her father fight in the ring. You may not agree with all of Ali's beliefs or ideas, but you can't fault his integrity to them. If you have even a passing interest in boxing or Ali then this book comes highly recommended and it makes for an informative read about an intriguing and inspirational man.
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Fabulous Account
If you like biography and are looking for a great read on Ali then this is the one! An exceptional account written with eyewitness accounts and some great quotes from those that... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Vaughan
An Outstanding Account of an Outstanding Personality
Ali offended, annoyed and irritated many people throughout his career and would have been worse for it had it not been for his talent within the ring and his generous acts outside... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anonymous
Splendid!
The best book i have read on boxing and certainly the best (and definitive) Ali biography.
Published on 24 Oct 2008 by Yorkie
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Published on 4 Jan 2008 by G. Metcalfe
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preceded the so-called "Renaissance" of Muhammad Ali that followed his torch-lighting appearance at the... Read more
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"I am the greatest"
Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times offers a completely unbias, eye opening account into the life of the sports personality of the century. Read more
Published on 16 July 2003 by Dan Talbot
No Holds Barred
This is a simply fantastic portrait of the great man. Hauser takes us through Ali's life but 90% of the book is made up of first hand recollections from the participants. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2003
The legend Lives On!!!
Of all the Ali autobiographies Thomas Hausers effort must rank as the best, no in fact it is the best! Read more
Published on 11 May 2001 by Skipper
Simply the best account of the great man's life
As a commited fan of Muhammed Ali as a boxer and campaigner, I have made it my business to read almost every book on him that has been publshed. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2001
What a man!!
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