Muhammad Ali

Written by Matt Christopher and Glenn Stout

Part of the Legends in Sports series

A legendary boxer battles a new, formidable opponent beyond the ring. Discover his enduring spirit.

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128 pages· 20,614 words· Est. 3 hour read· 990L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the life of Muhammad Ali, a boxing legend who transcended the sport with his charisma and convictions. Known for his poetic bravado and quick feet, Ali became a symbol of strength during the Civil Rights era. Now, he faces a new challenge: a debilitating syndrome affecting his speech and movement. Despite this, his legacy of supporting peace and charity endures. How does a man who once 'danced like a butterfly' continue to inspire the world? Uncover the story of a true icon who remains 'the greatest' in the hearts of many.

From the publisher

Mention the name Muhammad Ali and people the world over will know exactly who you’re talking about. The former heavyweight champion is one of the most recognized and beloved sports figures of the past century. In the ring, he made an impact with his powerful fists and lightning quick feet. Outside the ring, he earned a reputation as a good-natured, free-spoken personality who liked to make up poems about how he planned to beat his next opponent. Yet Muhammad Ali was much more than a boxer and a braggart. He emerged during the tumultuous 60s as a man with strong spiritual convictions and an unwavering belief in the importance of the Civil Rights movement. Today he continues to support charitable causes and peace efforts even as he fights a new and more daunting opponent-a debilitating syndrome that has impaired his speech and motor control. Though he can no longer dance like a butterfly'' orsting like a bee, ‘’ to sports lovers everywhere, he is still ``the greatest.’’ Get to know a true legend.

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