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Myers, Walter Dean

The Greatest: Muhammad Ali

172 pp. | Scholastic | January, 2001 | Trade ISBN 0-590-54342-3 $$16.95

(2) YA This passionate tribute focuses on describing how Ali dealt with the social turbulence of his times and with many challenges from strong boxing contenders. Supplemented with full-page dramatic and sharp black-and-white photos mostly highlighting memorable events in Ali's boxing career, the book is more a portrait of Ali's character and cultural impact than a narrative of his life. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2001