by Jonathan Eig
First published 2017
Jonathan Eig presents the most complete biography of Muhammad Ali ever written. Drawing from over 500 interviews with people who knew the champion personally, Eig uncovers new details about Ali's life and career. The book traces Ali's journey from his early boxing days through his most famous fights, examining his personal relationships, financial struggles, and religious faith. Eig shows how Ali transformed from a reviled figure who refused military service into a beloved global icon. The biography reveals the physical toll of Ali's boxing career and explores the early signs of his decline. Through detailed research commissioned specifically for this work, readers gain insight into Ali's role as both a fierce competitor and a symbol of courage. The book captures the story of a fighter who defeated every opponent in the ring but ultimately could not overcome his own determination to continue fighting.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, african-american, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: biography, historical-figure
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
661 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon & Schuster UK