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Muhammad Ali

A Humanitarian Life
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An intimate portrait of Muhammad Ali that explores his ascent to greatness in the prizefighting ring and his extraordinary accomplishments as a celebrated humanitarian. Muhammad Ali is arguably the greatest boxer of all-time. Yet, outside his record-breaking achievements in the ring, he was admired by millions of people worldwide for his compassionate heart and altruistic endeavors. Throughout his life, Ali demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing justice and freedom that should never be forgotten. In Muhammad Ali: A Humanitarian Life, Margueritte Shelton shows how the "People's Champion" transformed his success in the boxing ring into a powerful platform to further his fight against inequality, injustice, and oppressive politics. Ali ascended to greatness during a violent decade of protests and revolutionary movements, and Shelton vividly portrays the personal journey of this bold young dreamer as he pursued athletic glory to become a champion in the ring and a champion for human rights. Featuring a rare collection of letters as well as exclusive interviews, this book offers unique personal perspectives on the man who became world-renowned as the "Greatest of All Time." With an emphasis on Ali's humanitarian endeavors, Muhammad Ali reveals that the champion's greatest achievement was his lifelong fight to transform the world as a messenger of peace.
Margueritte Shelton has worked in finance with a Fortune 500 company based in Washington, D.C. for the past 20 years. She is an avid volunteer invested in humanitarian work. Shelton was named an honorary member of the National Museum of the American Indian for her volunteer work, participated in the international hunger relief organization "Rise Against Hunger," participated in The Longest Walk in Washington, DC, and more. She is a member of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. She studied creative writing and poetry at NYU.
Margueritte Shelton has captured the fascinating saga of Muhammad Ali in dramatic fashion. His brilliant boxing style, glib sociopolitical comments, and debilitating health consequences are vividly portrayed in this excellent book.--Cyril H. Wecht MD, JD, forensic pathologist and medicolegal consultant
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