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I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammad Ali
I Shook Up the World is an illustrated tribute to Muhammad Ali written by his oldest daughter, Maryum. The book tells Ali’s story from the beginning to the present—how he started boxing, earned an Olympic Gold Medal, won the heavyweight championship, worked for civil rights, and made a principled stand against the Vietnam War. Ali’s trademark rhyming, a joy to him and the bane of his opponents, in interspersed throughout the “rounds” (chapters). Young readers will appreciate Patrick Johnson’s colorful illustrations and the introduction provided by the great man himself. A historical timeline of Ali’s life is included.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 2003
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June 24, 2008
Researching Ali, picked up this book at the latest library sale. We used to carry it at the bookstore I worked at. Written by his daughter, who assumes we know who Ali is, what boxing is (and how it differs from fighting in general) and why his life is so "inspiring".
This book is about as cardboard as the covers binding it. Illustrations, when modeled after photographs, are pale comparison, and when original are vague and half-hearted.
The most redeeming part of this book is the timeline at the end that detail Ali's life 1942-1975.
I would have loved a more personl story, including family photographs. Oh well.
This book is about as cardboard as the covers binding it. Illustrations, when modeled after photographs, are pale comparison, and when original are vague and half-hearted.
The most redeeming part of this book is the timeline at the end that detail Ali's life 1942-1975.
I would have loved a more personl story, including family photographs. Oh well.
October 15, 2015
I love the way this story was written. It is beautifully illustrated and easy to read through. It is perfect for a younger audience or for anyone that is usually not a big fan of non fiction. You could feel the emotion seeping through the words as you read. I really enjoyed this quick read.
July 17, 2013
Strange layout with art that is a bit too overly detailed for my tastes. Good for an introduction to Ali but not as a story time read aloud.
June 5, 2016
A great read aloud for secondary students & adults. Loved that the chapters are in "Rounds." Nice illustrations and a detailed timeline.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews