 "The hard fight" | 2007-02-15 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
Ali was waiting for a hard fight his opponent Archie Moore was born in Benoit Mississippi on December 13, 1913 he began to fight in reform school his professional boxing career began in 1936. But his fight more difficult was sonny Liston and George Foreman because they are more older than Ali years later Ali was attacked from a disease called Parkinson. Ever with the disease Ali never backed up. And he was banned from boxing .Ali refused from been taken out.
The theme of the story of Ali talking about his opponent that where older man than him and also talking about all the fighters want to reach Ali level of fighting because of the money to be made and the famous he gets.
I give this book a 4 because he expresses his feeling about how to reach his goals. Ali had accomplished all his goals of racism.
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| "muhammad ali" | 2007-02-15 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
The story in this book is a very interesting because the person and the story is tremendous And this story passes the one fight important and the world the fight with ray Robison and Muhammad ail and 1964 pass the fight and Ali is lose because ray Robison defeats him with a KO Muhammad Ali retired the fights because the eyes is very delicate for punch in that face is dangerous.
THEME: The story is above the fight
Moral/lesson: I learn so munch the this book because I learn what the boxing is used for moment proprietary and fight needed I learn too what the man the name Muhammad Ali is the good person because is teach much thing in the boxing and defeats when in needed the fight .
I like the story because the man in that story is a good boxing and good person in that life Ali open the gym for learn the protection in that life the man is very good person because learn the much on the fight in that life the him . Dislike because and life the Muhammad Ali is problem and your face on the eyes this problem is retard the professional boxing because they have one problem in that eyes is a very sad because the Muhammad Ali is a good person and that life .for it dislike and that life can so much thing because a have a god in the world this an good god because him learn thing beautiful in that life this my opinion on this story.
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 "The Greatest Boxer Ever" | 2007-02-14 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
This summary is about a African American guy who want to be a professional boxer but, he need to fight with a lot of guys so he can have a shot for the champion ship. Also he need to trained a lot for the title so he can beat Frazier and all the professional boxers who has a lot of experience in street fight. They are very strong because they have a lot of time trained in street fight or something like that. So his coaches Joe push his self to a hard trained so he can beat the biggest professional boxers.
I learn the book is about racism because he wants to be a champion but he is an African American so he fights with a lot guys. I think the theme is racism, but also at the sane time is adventure because he traveled a lot for the champion shot. I don't like to much this book because is to longer but I liked because in every story the good heroes win but this time wasn't like that this time the one of the bad guys win the title.
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 "2-B Massoudou Barry" | 2005-12-02 |
| - Reviewed By king_red |
| I really like this book because , it had many things about his life. It had many details on his liftime and what he achieved.I would advise people to read it , becaus eit's a really good book. |
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| "Starts Out Slow; Informative Throughout; Exciting Finish" | 2005-02-24 |
| - Reviewed By taalib |
| I'm afraid "The Greatest" is not the greatest book on Muhammad Ali. It is tedious in its construction and rather boring for the first couple of chapters. However, it does manage to pick up some steam in the middle chapters, granting the reader some excellent insight into the behind-the-scenes happenings of Ali's boxing life. The author delves into his days with the Nation of Islam, his early marriages and even the intimacies involved in the boxing world. The final chapters of the book are very good, as we are given an almost round-by-round account of some of Ali's greatest matches, against Joe Frazier and George Foreman. If you can endure the slow beginning of this book, the finale is well worth the wait. |
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| "Perfect For A 13 Year Old & Under" | 2003-08-14 |
| - Reviewed By binky_de_piedra |
| This is a perfect book for a kid 14 or 13 years old and younger - it's a fantastic introduction to Muhammad Ali - I just bought it for my friends son - he's 12 - not that familiar with Muhammad Ali - just a basic knowledge of the myth and legend - he knows "Float Like a Butterfly - Sting Like A Bee!" This is a great way to show a youngster that in addition to being the Greatest Of All Time that he was (and is) one of the most influential, courages and important figure of the 1960's and up - It gently shows and explains the race issues of the 60's without overwhelming a child or blasting it in their face - it's very difficult for a kid these days to understand that as little as 40 years ago (which is actually life times to a kid) that if you were black then you had to sit at the back of the bus - or couldn't drink from certain water fountains or had to "know you're place" and how Muhammad Ali shattered that mold - I'm hoping that this actually creates a dialogue with parent and child - anyway - it shows Muhammad as the Champ both in and out of the ring. The book goes over some of the famous fights and rivalry's - from Liston to Frazier - once again I found myself excited about the blow by blows of these fights - no matter how many times I read it I'm just awe struck about the Rumble in the Jungle - I highly recommend this for any child as a great introduction to The Greatest Of All Time - Muhammad Ali! |
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| "Not the Best" | 2003-02-20 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| The Greatest Muhammad Ali written by "Walter Dean Myers" tells you about how it was for a black man to grow up in the racism and be successful. He did so well all over the world that he got respect from the white crowd. It tells you all the struggles he had while he was fighting and how he went from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali; also how he took it when he got Parkinson's disease. This man was a phenomenon in boxing and you learn that by reading this book. I would not buy the book but get it for a little while from the library. |
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| "Determination + Talent = Champion" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| Muhammad Ali may not have been the biggest, meanest boxer of all time, but he definitely has to be one of the most determined athletes ever to set foot in a ring. This is why Myers, like Ali himself, refers to the boxer as "the greatest." Through easy reading, Myers paints a picture of what life was life for working class blacks in the near South (Louisville KY) in the 1950's. He describes the fighters who came before Ali (heroes like Joe Louis and Archie Moore), and goes into detail describing both the person and the boxing style of Ali's opponents--Liston, Frazier, Foreman and others. Myers also details the mental strategies and physical competency of Ali. It is here that the reader realizes that much of Ali's game was fought outside the ring, with not only the next opponent, but also the press, the public, an the government. Viet Nam, the draft, the Nation of Islam, the skewing of the military to induct more minorities, and the subject of 'conscientious objection' are touched upon, giving young readers a sense of the social history of the period, without the ho-hum of a history book. Myers also dissects the boxing industry, where young talent is often beaten to a senseless pulp for the sake of audiences, the mass media, and a few dollars. Myers does an excellent job of conveying the fact that the boxer from Louisville was the greatest in his determination to win, not because of his physical ability, but because of his mental agility. Myers also notes Ali's negative trait of verbally insulting and intimidating his opponent. His vicious assaulting of his opponents (especially the racial insults he spewed at Joe Frazier) set the stage for the trash-talking which is now rampant in sports at all levels. This book will intrigue a variety of students in middle school and up. It is easy to read, with enough black and white photographs and large page margins to attract even reluctant readers. It is a good introduction to what actually goes on in professional athletics, the physical and mental game of winning. |
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| "THE GREATEST MUHAMMAD ALI" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| The book"THE GREATEST MUHAMMAD ALI" is one of the best books ihave ever read. When I first read this book I coudn't put it down. this book only took me a week to read and also you get information you never herd of like I never knew that Muhammad Ali's real name is Cassius Clay. When Muhammad was young he used to get beat up and his bike was stolen. After he got beat up he started taking boxing lessions. He lost most of his boxing matches when he was young. In the book you lean about others like Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson Ali never misted a practus. The reason I liked the book is because I took boxing lessons and now Iknow how to protect myself if I need to. Also you get good information on the boxers Ali's life. In the book they say that Ali has skills of most of thebest fighters that ever lived.Reading this book helped me change the way I look at things like the way I treat people andto be tough competitor at sports I play. It also helped me see how his life was as a African American boxer. I'm glad I found this awesome book to read because it made me want to be a boxer. |
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| "A Great book" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
This story is a portrayal of a young boy named Cassius Clay who grows into one of the greatest boxer's of all time. Walter Dean Myers presents the amazing story of Ali's life and his rise as a champion, his politics, and his battle against Parkinson's disease. It is a story of determination, energy, pride, and strength. From a daring young boxer with disease, Myers covers Ali's life with prowess and honesty. Ali's accomplishments, both in and out of the ring, present him as a man of principal, willing to take risks to achieve his goals.
Ali was a young man with a lot of boxing talent who grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. Raised by his grandmother, Ali possessed a work ethic of none other. Although Ali was a great fighter, racism and disouragement made it hard for Ali to achieve his goals.
If tou choose to read The Greatest you will experience fast paced action, crisp writing, photographic events and personalities, and vivid fight scenes. Ali followed his heart and became a symbol respected by all races, religions, and ideologies. Ali was the world heavyweight champion four times and may be the greatest boxer ever to step foot in the ring.
Delving into the civil rights and the Nation of Islam, Concientios objector status during the Vietnam war, and the danger of boxing. Myers presents a man of courage and inspiration. The story gets in depth with Ali's fight against Parkinson's disease and how he fought in the ring. "Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee" was Ali's famous line. He was well known for his cocky attitude and he was also the center of attention.
Ali's story is a great one, thus, that is why he is the greatest. I would reccommend this story for anyone to read, it is really a great book. |
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