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The Greatest

By: Muhammad Ali, Richard Durham
Narrated by: Dion Graham
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Audie Award, Autobiography/Memoir, 2017.

In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison.

Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali redefined what it meant to be an athlete by giving hope to millions around the world and inspiring us all to fight for what is important to us.

This is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali only he could render: sports legend, unapologetic anti-war advocate, outrageous showman and gracious goodwill ambassador, fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur, and an irresistible force to be reckoned with.

Who better to tell the tale than the man who went the distance living it?

©1975 Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad, Richard Durham (P)2016 Graymalkin Media
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"It's uncanny how much narrator Dion Graham sounds like Ali. He has the same rhythm, inflection, and passion that The Champ had.... Graham makes us feel the pain Ali felt, both from the fights and from the world." ( AudioFile)

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Great book, phenomenal interpretation

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I certainly would recommend this. This book chronicles intimate details of Ali's upbringing from his POV that are incredibly interesting and revealing. And Dion Graham's performance is superb. Wonderful nuance.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Greatest?

The description and performance of the taped dialogue between Ali and Joe Frazier before their fight as they drive together on a long road trip.

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Amazing Performance.

It was like listening to a movie. I experienced a full range of emotions. Ali is truly inspirational. I now truly understand why many believe that he was the greatest. Including himself. Amazing performance by Dion Graham. I hope he when's an award. That was a fun ride.

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The Greatest

Ali is just as advertised... The greatest. Dion Graham does a pretty good impression of Ali. Nothing is better than hearing the Champs words from the Champ himself. The book will help you get into the mindset of Ali and maybe even understand him better.

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Colorful Narration for a Unique Story

Muhammad Ali's life was amazing and his work ethic was freakish at a time when that sort of thing wasn't so common. This was an inspiring book and the narrator brought it from like a 7 to about a 9 for me. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a jolt of inspiration in life or if you're a boxing fan. If you're both (like me) it should be perfect!

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Outstanding!

A must read. A complete inside look into his life and his mind set, just amazing,

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WHAT. A. STORY. WHAT. A. PRODUCTION.

I've been over 60+ books on audible. But this? This is something else. If you ever stumble this way and read this, you must get the book. You'll regret if you don't and find it years later. Amazing.

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A phenomenal book performed brilliantly

An amazing story of perhaps the Greatest Champion the world of sports has ever seen. Muhammad Ali was larger than life and an inspiration for many generations to come. A Great Champion, a Great Muslim and a Great Human being.... he truly did personify Greatness. We miss you, Champ!

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Excellent!

Ali is such a great story teller and the performance was so energetic, it felt like I could see it. Like I was watching a movie. Absolutely amazing!!!

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Found a Hero

Authentic and raw. Ali tells a story of faith and courage that any person can identify with and aspire to emulate.

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I found a new hero!

Muhammad Ali’s story is complex- scary, inspiring, funny, entertaining and relatable. He clearly had a purpose in life, which he embraced while pursuing his dream of being the greatest boxer in the world. Ali’s storytelling made me feel as though I was in the room/ring/cell with him. I honor Mr. Ali for lifting up black people around the world.

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