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 three times World Heavyweight Champion and has been called the greatest heavyweight from all eras.
It is written in collaboration with Richard Durham and edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison. Written in his own words, the heavyweight champion chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring. The book is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali as sports legend; 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 |