Hana Yasmeen AliThe Soul Of A Butterfly

More about Muslims and their faith and Ali's views on religion. Many views on life and how he lived his - the methods and views he adopted. Maybe I expected more about his actual life and approach to Boxing. Irregardless of his religeous beliefs there is a lot of good advice and principles that we can all adhere to in life..The Book has changed my view of alI. He was more than a Boxer.

Firstly, let me point out that this is not a book about boxing. Obviously, various bouts are mentioned but only to set the scene and mark the various points in the life of this great man. The book is titled "The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on life's journey" and this is exactly what the book achieves. It is a poignant and deeply moving collection of memories and interpretations that show Ali not only as a great champion in the ring, but also a great champion out of it to. Every emotion is portrayed in this book as it takes the reader through a journey of injustice, personal sadness, self discovery and eventually triumph and worldwide adoration. Ali is probably the most famous living person on the planet today and to many he is the number one role model and hero. The book has a strong feminine perspective which is deeply moving and thought provoking and obviously entirely due to Ali's daughter and co author Hana Yasmeen Ali . Her input is very personal and deeply touching as she shares her own personal thoughts and memories of dad. The scattering of poems throughout also contributes to making this book feel more like a personal journal or diary rather than just another biography. After reading this book, the reader will go away with a great understanding of this proud and heroic warrior. He is my hero and reading this has only solidified my deep admiration for him. Muhammad Ali is MUCH MUCH more than boxing. Please read this book.

I had been using my amazon mastercard anywhere and everywhere, which resulted in a nice £10 voucher for anything off amazon. I have always wanted to read Muhammad Ali's autobiography but I think I may have been somewhat distracted when I searched and found this.It is a beautifully written summary of what I think would be Ali's autobiography or even biography but more focused on his belief of his purpose. Why he was put on Earth, to bring peace and love to everyone who merely hears the mention of his name Muhammad Ali.It is not meant to be a detailed account of his life, his victories in and out of the ring but the reason behind all of it his goal of peace to all and I think it achieves that. Being the only book I have ever read about this charismatic athlete I am probably more impressed than someone who has exhausted all literature about him but that nonetheless, takes away from this being a great read, even if it is to merely whet your appetite for more detailed books about Ali and his inspiring life.

Muhammad Ali has always been a hero and an inspiration to me, not only through his courage as a boxer but by the glowing example he sets as a human being.He was instrumental in " waking me up " to mans often inhumanity and intolerance to his fellow beings, during my informative years growing up.This book pays tribute to, and is a perfect testament to, a messanger of truth who will always truly be THE GREATEST.It paints a wonderful picture of the character of a man, a father and a compassionate human being, who's daughter obviously shares his qualities.The short chapters make it a very easy book to read.It will appeal to everyone who is travelling the path of truth and enlightenment.

There are a lot of books out there about this great man. I just wanted something which had words by the great one himself. This was not a disappointment. Its a book which doesn't just deal with boxing, but endeavors to show you how much of a great man he was and his other dimensions. A very interesting read for true fans. I would even class it as a self help/feel good book as well.