I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammad Ali - Couverture rigide

Ali, Maryum "Maymay"

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1582700907 ISBN 13 : 9781582700908

Editeur : Aladdin/Beyond Words, 2004

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Maryum Ali is the oldest of nine children in the Ali family. Currently, she works as a stand-up comedian, with at-risk youth, and writes screenplays and children's stories in her spare time. Maryum has also made numerous TV appearances on talk shows and sitcoms. Maryum lives and works in Los Angeles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aladdin/Beyond Words
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1582700907
• ISBN 13: 9781582700908
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible