King of the World
Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero
David Remnick
A boxing icon and charismatic figure, Muhammad Ali transformed America's racial politics and popular culture. David Remnick's King of the World recounts Ali's rise from humble beginnings to global stardom, as well as the era that he influenced in a way that nobody else could. Follow Ali's journey through Remnick's empathetic portraits of the people surrounding him, including sportswriters, mobsters, and even famous writers like Norman Mailer and Malcolm X. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most influential athletes of all time.
Publish Date
1999-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
1999-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1998
Goodreads Rating
4.27
ISBN
9780375702297
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Q: Are there any books you haven’t mentioned that you feel would make your reading list?
P.A.: I would also include the following books: The Emperor of All Maladies, Where Men Win Glory, The President’s Club, The Most Important Thing, Sapiens, The Hard Thing About Hard Things, 10 Percent Happier, The Rommel Papers, King of the World, The Corner and Good Calories, Bad Calories. – source