David A. Bates

I don't usually read sports books but when I saw this being offered by Booktasters for free in return for an honest review on Twitter I had to get it. I remember watching (actually I was more interested in listening to he and Howard Cosell) Ali with my dad and sisters.

You can tell that David A. Bates has a passion for documenting this tribute to Ali. I enjoyed the introduction which helped explain how the book was going to be formatted but also gave more of the The Greatest's history outside the ring. As I read these odes I was taken back to that time around the TV, listening to Ali as he talked about his fights and when he stepped on the ring waiting to see if his predictions would come true.

I enjoyed this book and even if you aren't interested in sports consider reading this book.
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