King of the World (Abridged) Audiobook

" ali is a hero of mine......truly a bad-ass.....this book was so fun and interesting...remnick really loves ali and his writing simply puts u back in 1964......a historic book.....peep it.. "

" The powerful story of Muhammad Ali and his game-changing role in the civil rights movement, and the evolving imagery of black men in America. Author David Remnick contrasts the three major heavyweight champions of the 1960s (Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, and Ali) as competing models of black identity: the "Bad Negro", (Liston) the "Good Negro", (Patterson) and Ali, who refused to follow either prescribed role. "

" Great, well-written account of Ali's life and a history of boxing as well. Not a boxing fan, but enjoyed the book nevertheless. "

" Remnick really did this text masterfully. I really feel the atmosphere and febrile political context of the time. Patterson, Liston and Clay's stories are expertly intertwined. "

" King of the World - David Remnick. Book about Muhammad Ali - not written in style from birth to death. Starts first with Liston fight. Focuses a lot on Liston and his conversion to the Nation of Islam. Makes me want to watch the documentary movie "When We Were Kings." Fast read, not an entire waste of time. "

" Great book that that follows the evolution of American attitudes about race through the story of a hometown (Louisville) hero. David Remnick is a fantastic storyteller. "

" This is an amazing book about history...that includes some great sports moments. "

" best book about Ali's rise to the heavyweight crown and his dismantling of former heavyweight champ Sunny Liston. anyone who wants to know how Clay became Ali should pick this one up. "

" I don't like boxing and I didn't know any thing about Muhammed Ali -- this is one of the most excellent books I've ever read -- Don't let the subject matter hold you back -- the book is really about race relations and the social forces that were in play in Ali's most famous fights. "

" A great account of Muhammad Ali's influence on the American mind, focusing on his years up to his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War. This book was a good counterpoint to the critical "Ghosts of Manila" by Mark Kram, which I also enjoyed. "

" I learned from this book that Muhammad Ali is a very important man who killed a brick. "

" The influence of Muhammed Ali is felt more with each passing year, and this book is a great look into his life and times. "

" Really, really good. Remnick is able to juggle a bunch of complicated characters and create a real sense of time and place. I was sad to finish this book. "

" One of the best books I've read. Not only does the book concentrate on the story of Ali, but also the people involved in his life. "

" Fantastic book -- very well researched. I wish it were longer and continued with the rest of Ali's career with the same detail! "

" This book was amazing. It profiles Ali from the time he was born until he won the heavyweight championship of the world at the age of 22. I had read a book about Ali previously and thought that i knew everything there was to know about him but found out quickly that there was so much more to learn. "

" Great tie-in between history and his bouts. "

" this book is ok but extremely overated. everyone thinks this book is amazing but to me it just an average book about ali. I did not learn anything new. "

" I loved reading about this fabulous fighter "

" Easy read for upper grades. Presented in an interesting and detailed way for students. "

" Excellent biography of Ali, focusing particularly on his transformation from Cassius Clay and his first title bout with Sonny Liston. "

" ali is one kick ass mo fo "