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Author:
Shelton, Margueritte, 1958- author.
Title:
Muhammad Ali : a humanitarian life / Margueritte Shelton.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
xiv, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject:
Ali, Muhammad,--1942-2016.
Ali, Muhammad,--1942-2016.
Boxers (Sports)--United States--Biography.
Boxers (Sports)
United States.
Biographies.
Biographies.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Universal impact : the legacy of Muhammad Ali. On the road to greatness : the journey begins with dreams of gold -- Scientific aptitude : power, speed and grace in motion -- Crowning glory : a freedom fighter enters the humanitarian arena -- Courage under fire : the people's champion vs. U.S. government -- Return from exile : a humanitarian champion prevails -- Comeback fortitude : the people's champion goes the distance -- Oracles and magic in Kinshasa : Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman -- Thrilla in Manila : a fight to the brink -- Dangerous crossroads : signs of diminishing returns -- Ascent to greater glory : the fourth summit -- Long road home : an uncharted course -- Journey of the heart : the daring adventure -- A higher purpose : true riches of life -- Prayer for the world : The Muhammad Ali Center -- Universal impact : the legacy of Muhammad Ali.
Summary:
"Muhammad Ali: A Humanitarian Life is a unique biography of this iconic champion that chronicles his rise as a great humanitarian alongside his rise as a fighter, revealing the profound influence Ali had both in and out of the ring and that will endure for ages to come"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1538171546
9781538171547
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1321787367
LCCN:
2022027424
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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