Muhammad Ali

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Meticulous and Moving - Rated
As the title to this review suggests, the research behind this biography is mightily impressive. A great way to get the measure of the man, by taking accounts from various people from Ali's massive (understatement) entourage on events big and small through his life and boxing career.

If you view Ali with wonderment then this book will not only reinforce that view, it will leave you feeling as though you actually know the man yourself. You'll laugh and smile at the much publicised poems and fight predictions that were his trademark, but you also find that this great sporting and social hero was at times ruthlessly exploited, with his so called friends taking liberties with his generosity.

Fascinating insight - Rated
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.