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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Muhammad Ali came from a troubled lineage.
Chapter 3: Cassius Clay was a precocious, stubborn child who enjoyed a relatively pleasant upbringing overall.
Chapter 4: After his bicycle was stolen, Cassius Clay began a path toward boxing glory.
Chapter 5: Cassius Clay’s breakthrough arrived at the 1960 Rome Olympics, where he won gold there.
Chapter 6: When Cassius Clay joined the Nation of Islam, he began addressing social and political issues directly.
Chapter 7: After refusing to serve in the military, Muhammad Ali was barred from boxing.
Chapter 8: Like many, Muhammad Ali was banished for defying the strict commands of his religious leader.
Chapter 9: Muhammad Ali returned for “The Fight of the Century,” resulting in his first professional loss.
Chapter 10: The Rumble in the Jungle became legendary, and a rematch against Leon Spinks proved ultimately Ali’s last championship win.
Chapter 11: After retiring from boxing, Muhammad Ali still kept entertaining and used his fame for worthy causes.
Description
Ali (2017) takes you through the the life of Muhammad Ali, a man whose complex story reveals him to be much more than just one of history’s greatest heavyweight boxers. Author Jonathan Eig takes readers through the humble beginnings of a young Cassius Clay, his transformation into Muhammad Ali and the many triumphs and scandals that followed.
Who Should Listen
- Sports fans
- Students of history
- Readers who love an inspirational biography