King of the World
King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero
In "King of the World," David Remnick captures the essence of an era and the man who shaped it: Muhammad Ali. With the precision of a seasoned journalist and the narrative flair of a novelist, Remnick chronicles the extraordinary rise of Cassius Clay, a young boxer from Louisville, through the ranks to become Muhammad Ali, an icon of sport and social change. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s, Ali's story is interwoven with the lives of key figures such as Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad, and John F. Kennedy, as well as the major events of the civil rights movement, political assassinations, and the Vietnam War. Ali emerges not just as a phenomenal athlete but as a defiant force challenging the racial and cultural conventions of his time. Remnick's "King of the World" goes beyond the traditional sports biography to deliver a compelling portrait of a man who became the most recognized face on the planet. Ali's charisma, his wit, his refusal to be pigeonholed by society's expectations, and his unapologetic stand against injustice are all captured with depth and sensitivity. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Remnick offers readers a window into the struggles and triumphs of Muhammad Ali, revealing how he indeed became the king of not just the boxing world but of the ongoing fight for dignity and equality. This book is not only a tribute to an extraordinary individual but also a mirror to the challenges and aspirations of America itself during one of its most critical periods.
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