The Greatest A Biography on Muhammad Ali

By Walter Dean-Myers

Short SummaryCassius Clay was a aspiring young boxer who lived in Louisville, Kentucky in the 1960s to 1970s. When he was twelve, he discovered boxing, which was to become one of most important forces in his life. Even though he was a bragging loudmouthed kid. He practiced long hours, learning not only the techniques of the sport, but also his own personal style, which obeyed some of the rules of boxing, and broke others. Will Cassius Clay get into pro boxing and hit the big time, or will he fall to the constant taunting, hatred and racism of the 1960s along the way? Read The Greatest to find out.

R – Letter to the author

Dear Mr. Walter Dean-Myers,

I recently read your book, The Greatest and would like to ask you a few Questions about the book.

As a child, were you a big fan of Muhammad Ali?

What inspired you to write the book?

Did Muhammad Ali’s life inspire you to do things in youre life?

Thank you for you're time,

Ross S.

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