The Greatest: My Own Story
First edition | |
| Editor | Toni Morrison |
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| Author | Muhammad Ali Richard Durham |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 1975 |
| Pages | 413 |
| ISBN | 1631680498 |
The Greatest: My Own Story is a 1975 autobiography of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who was World Heavyweight Champion and has been called the greatest heavyweight from all eras. The book covers his life up to the time of its publication, including the first and part of the second term of his three terms as World Heavyweight Champion.
It was written in collaboration with Richard Durham and edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison. The book covers Ali's life in and out of the ring. The book is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali's life; unapologetic anti-war advocate; goodwill ambassador; fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur.
| External videos | |
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| Interview with Muhammad Ali, 56:25, Ali discusses The Greatest with Studs Terkel, Studs Terkel Radio Archive |