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Muhammad Ali Book Review
This book discusses the rise of boxer Muhammad Ali and his impact on America. David Remnick is an American journalist, writer, and magazine editor with a Pulitzer Prize. Remnick explains the struggles and hardships of a young African American raised in poverty. He also explains how Ali made his rise to power from training, talking, and showing dominance in the ring. I will use this information to help me show how luxury is more important than health to Ali and many boxers. Boxers are informed about the health risks of concussions and heavy impacts to the head, but they are more worried about staying on top of the sport and making

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