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 enlarge | Author: Muhammad Ali
Creators: Hana Yasmeen Ali, Ossie Davis
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 2481220
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio Cassette
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0743535553
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.83092
EAN: 9780743535557
ASIN: 0743535553
Publication Date: November 2004
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 INCREDIBLE MAN - GREAT BOOK November 3, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
ln this book we get a look at Ali now, the man he has become over the years. He reflects back through life, talks about his life today, the Parkinson's, and all the things he has learned along the way. This book makes you love him, it really does. lt's sprinkled with little quotes of sufi wisdom and stories, a few photos, poems etc. When you get to the page titled 'happy memories' its very moving....You see why he is such an inspiration to so many, someone who stood up to everyone no matter what they thought, never let anything get him down, and took pride in his race. lf your looking for the best Ali book, as far as details and tons of info. then without a doubt read 'the greatest-my own story' written by Ali himself. You cant get a better picture of him than through his own words and perspectives. Other books about him tell from the authors perspectives of Ali and his actions, ld much rather see it from Ali's view. "Of all the men i have fought, Liston was the scariest, Foreman was the most powerful, Patterson was the most skillful. The toughest was Joe Frazier."
 Great journey of a good man (simply) March 3, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have always been a big fan of Mohammed Ali. I have clearly remember my whole family waking up at 4:00 AM to watch Ali's fight (in North Africa); I was about 10 years old then. At that time I have decided to be like him and join a boxing club, but mom god bless her soul discouraged me. Mohammed Ali to me represents values, inspiration and determination. This book clearly brings the very basic and simple human values in Mohamed Ali; one story that touched me the most is the "Road to Heaven" where Mohammed Ali and his daughter pick up a man in front of a church and drive him home. It shows how far Mohammed Ali goes to help others. We can all learn something from Mohammed Ali. I say god bless you man. I also enjoyed all the Sufi stories mentioned in this book one in particular is about the slave Omer and the king. It shows you how respect and trust can bring people together.
 A Very Philosophical Autobiography October 3, 2005
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Published recently in 2004, this is a very inspirational and deeply philosophical autobiography by Muhammad Ali.
I am writing this review after having read "Smokin' Joe, the Autobiography." I honestly feel that both autobiographies must be read to shed complete light on the relationship between the two.
This autobiography, which is an "Ebook" (which I wasn't too happy with) goes into interesting detail about Ali's childhood which for the most part has been talked about in televised biographies. Then, thoughout the book, Ali digresses with Islamic tales in order to make points. I found that distracting and elusive.
Throughout the book, he echoes about the power of love and the instinct of "following your heart" so much that, after awhile, I, the reader, feel as if he's belittling me. I didn't like that about this autobiography.
I was however amazed by his work ethic and when he went into detail, about his principles that led to him being stripped of his heavyweight title for not registering for the draft.
I was disappointed that he did not go into more details about his opponents or about those people in his life.
I found the best part of the reading related to his early years with the Nation of Islam movement. His ability to explain their misunderstood purposes and motives to be quite fascinating.
The most powerful aspect was his story about Malcolm X just prior to his death and how he regretted not saying goodbye to him. It was touching.
This book also provides insight on his current health and his mind today which is very active and still filled with love.
There are some disappointments, but there are many gems if you are able to read through the overly glossy parts.
Great Read September 14, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
It is a wonderful book to read, it brings into context the man behind that face that shook the world. It is a spiritual journey into Muhammad's soul, a man that has devoted his life to helping others and to standing behind what he believed in. A great book to make you feel good about the world.
 come on, people September 7, 2005
5 out of 15 found this review helpful
I thought there'd be at least one negative review for this thing, so I'd better take care of that myself. This was a pretty bad book. I'll go two stars just because he's 'The Greatest of All Time', which, aside from being a gift, was the only thing that kept me reading. It's all god-happy, self-help mumbo jumbo. Again, Ali has the right more than most, but some of his daughter's poetry, and his, was just bad, grade school stuff. The quotes weren't all that thought-provoking. I appreciate the love and spritual devotion, and it could've been more arrogant (but wasn't), but I can't say I got much out of this, and I actually enjoy some self-help type books. I haven't read much about Ali otherwise, so maybe I was expecting more (the entire decade of the '60s was covered it, oh, 2 1/2 pages, if that.) If you want to read about how much Ali loves doing god's work, this is for you. Otherwise stay away.
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