The Greatest

In this biography of Cassius Clay, the Olympic gold medal-winning boxer better known as Muhammad Ali, the author explores Ali's childhood, his affiliation with the Nation of Islam, and his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War. Also discussed are the many hazards of boxing--a sport now associated with Ali's falling victim to Parkinson's disease. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.