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{{Short description|2003 autobiography by Muhammad Ali}} |
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'''The Soul of a Butterfly''' is the [[autobiography]] of [[Muhammad Ali]] (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.), arguably the greatest [[heavyweight]] in history, and one of the most famous and [[iconic]] figures of the 20th Century. |
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| name = The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey |
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|nationality= US American |
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| image = The Soul of a Butterfly.jpg |
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|realname= Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.) |
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| caption = First edition |
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|nickname= The Greatest |
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| author = [[Muhammad Ali]]<br/>Hana Yasmeen Ali |
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|height= 6' 3" (1.90 m) |
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|weight= [[Heavyweight]] |
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|birth_date= {{birth date|1942|1|17|mf=y}} |
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|birth_place= [[Louisville, Kentucky]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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| language = English |
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|style= Orthodox |
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| genre = Autobiography |
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|total= 61 |
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| publisher = [[Simon & Schuster]] |
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|wins= 56 |
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| pub_date = November 16, 2003 |
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|KO= 37 |
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|losses= 5 |
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| pages = 256 |
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| isbn = 978-0-7432-5569-1 |
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'''''The Soul of a Butterfly''''' (2003) is the [[autobiography]] of [[Muhammad Ali]], born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., a former [[heavyweight boxer]] who was a three time [[World Heavyweight Champion]] and is considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxinginsider.com/columns/was-ali-the-greatest-heavyweight/ |title=Was Ali the Greatest Heavyweight? |date=14 July 2008 |publisher=Boxinginsider.com |accessdate=December 5, 2010}}</ref> |
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It is written in collaboration with his daughter, [[Hana Yasmeen Ali]]. It is not a comprehensive |
It is written in collaboration with his daughter, [[Hana Yasmeen Ali]]. It is not a comprehensive autobiography but a breakdown of the important events and experiences in his life; this is suggested in the book's subtitle, ''Reflections on Life's Journey''. |
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The book includes some of his and his daughter's poetry, and snippets of [[Sufi]] thought. |
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A chapter of the book is written solely by his daughter, Hana, where she recounts |
A chapter of the book is written solely by his daughter, Hana, where she recounts an experience with her father, and goes on to reflect upon what she means to him and what she has learned from him. |
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A review in ''[[The New York Times]]'' describes the book as "an elliptical, collagelike memoir that offered a philosophical look back at his life."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/24/books/review-for-muhammad-ali-an-endless-round-of-books.html?_r=0 |title=Review: For Muhammad Ali, an Endless Round of Books |work=The New York Times|date= June 23, 2016|accessdate= September 9, 2016}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.ali.com/ Muhammad Ali official website] |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.alicenter.org Muhammad Ali Center] |
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{{Reflist}} |
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*[http://www.unitedathletes.com/english/profiles/mali.html United Athletes Magazine] Ali's physical qualities and abilities. |
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*[http://www.famousmuslims.com/muhammadali.htm Muhammad Ali's profile at FamousMuslims.com] |
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*[http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=000180 Muhammad Ali's Career Record] |
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* [http://www.usoc.org/26_603.htm Muhammad Ali's U.S. Olympic Team bio] |
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[[Category:American autobiographies]] |
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[[Category:2004 non-fiction books]] |
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[[Category:Biographies of Muhammad Ali]] |
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[[Category:Simon & Schuster books]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:05, 26 December 2023
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2009) |
 First edition | |
| Author | Muhammad Ali Hana Yasmeen Ali |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | November 16, 2003 |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7432-5569-1 |
The Soul of a Butterfly (2003) is the autobiography of Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., a former heavyweight boxer who was a three time World Heavyweight Champion and is considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight of all time.[1]
It is written in collaboration with his daughter, Hana Yasmeen Ali. It is not a comprehensive autobiography but a breakdown of the important events and experiences in his life; this is suggested in the book's subtitle, Reflections on Life's Journey.
The book includes some of his and his daughter's poetry, and snippets of Sufi thought.
A chapter of the book is written solely by his daughter, Hana, where she recounts an experience with her father, and goes on to reflect upon what she means to him and what she has learned from him.
A review in The New York Times describes the book as "an elliptical, collagelike memoir that offered a philosophical look back at his life."[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Was Ali the Greatest Heavyweight?". Boxinginsider.com. 14 July 2008. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
- ^ "Review: For Muhammad Ali, an Endless Round of Books". The New York Times. June 23, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
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