Wholesale Ali: A Life

Born Cassius Clay in segregated Louisville, Kentucky, he became a heavyweight boxer known for his power and speed. A warrior for racial pride, he also pursued comedy, preaching, poetry, acting, and even draft resistance. Millions hated him for his religious conversion, name change, and refusal to fight in Vietnam. Despite the backlash, he won hearts but suffered significant personal losses. Author Jonathan Eig’s Ali delves into Ali’s complexities, illuminating his politics, religion, personal life, and neurological condition. Ali is a story about America, race, boxing, and a courageous man who revolutionized the world. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)