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Cassius Clay Jr. The Greatest. The Louisville Lip. The People’s Champion. Muhammad Ali. All are names for one of the greatest boxers of all time. Muhammad Ali lived a life that produced some of the most notable boxing matches ever. He also had battles outside of the boxing ring - battles that included fighting with the federal government for his freedom, as well as fighting against his debilitating Parkinson’s disease.
Inside, you will listen about....
- Growing up in the Jim Crow South
- Becoming the greatest
- The king of trash talk
- Refusing to join the Vietnam War
- Politics and Parkinson’s
- Personal life and marriages
- And much more!
You’re about to embark on a journey of greatness. Dive into the life of one of the greatest athletes ever to grace the boxing ring, Muhammad Ali. Ali’s life wasn’t perfect - it was full of twists and turns and conflicts - inside, and outside the ring. But his life was truly meaningful, and it made Muhammad Ali worthy of the title he often used to describe himself, “The Greatest”.
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Telling the remarkable tale of a man who is still remembered on the streets of New Orleans and in the hearts of professional-wrestling fans, this book aims to restore the overlooked Junkyard Dog to his proper place in the history books. In 1979, Sylvester Ritter, also known as the Junkyard Dog, managed to break one of the final color barriers in the sport by becoming the first Black wrestler named undisputed top star of his promotion, and this biography reveals all the famous feuds and business back stories that made him a wrestling legend.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining & Insightful
- De Michael Cavacini en 10-22-20
De: Greg Klein
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What's My Name, Fool?
- Sports and Resistance in the United States
- De: Dave Zirin
- Narrado por: Aaron Abano
- Duración: 9 h y 44 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 26
Here Edgeofsports.com sportswriter Dave Zirin shows how sports express the worst, as well as the most creative and exciting, features of American society. Zirin explores how Janet Jackson's Super Bowl flash-time show exposed more than a breast, why the labor movement has everything to learn from sports unions, and why a new generation of athletes is no longer content to "play one game at a time" and is starting to get political.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting read
- De sosnows8 en 08-16-20
De: Dave Zirin
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The Boxing Kings
- When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring
- De: Paul Beston
- Narrado por: Alexander Cendese
- Duración: 13 h y 15 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 152
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 128
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 128
The Boxing Kings tells the story of the heavyweight title in the days when it was a defining institution in the United States. Author Paul Beston places special emphasis on those champions who held a central place in American culture beyond just in the boxing ring, including John L. Sullivan, who made the title a commercial property; Jack Johnson, who in 1908 became the first black man to claim the title; Joe Louis, whose contributions to racial tolerance and social progress transcended even his greatness in the ring; and many more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An outstanding book on heavyweight champions
- De LSmith en 02-01-18
De: Paul Beston
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Who Was Bruce Lee?
- Who Was...?
- De: Jim Gigliotti
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
- Duración: 55 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong- and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films, and in the process he became an iconic figure known throughout the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Covered the Surface
- De Latoya en 01-09-17
De: Jim Gigliotti
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The Book of Gutsy Women
- De: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
- Narrado por: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
- Duración: 14 h y 34 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 628
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 536
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 532
Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them - women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done.
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4 out of 5 stars
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More encyclopedia than book
- De Fountain of Chris en 10-09-19
De: Hillary Rodham Clinton, y otros
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The Rejected Stone
- Al Sharpton and the Path to American Leadership
- De: Al Sharpton
- Narrado por: Al Sharpton
- Duración: 7 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 53
Lord knows, Rev Al has had his personal and very public ups and downs - but he's come out bigger and better than ever. Though the host of MSNBC's PoliticsNation is as fiery and outspoken as ever about the events and issues that matter most, he's learned that the only way we can get right as a nation is by getting right from within. In this, his first book in over a decade, Rev Al will take you behind the scenes of some unexpected places - from officiating Michael Jackson's funeral, hanging out with Jay-Z and President Barack Obama at the White House, to taking charge of the Trayvon Martin case.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Rev We Didn't Know
- De Yankee Registered Nurse en 03-21-24
De: Al Sharpton
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Boom!
- Voices of the Sixties: Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today
- De: Tom Brokaw
- Narrado por: Robertson Dean
- Duración: 18 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 128
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 58
Boom! One minute it was Ike and the man in the grey flannel suit, and the next minute it was time to "turn on, tune in, drop out". While Americans were walking on the moon, Americans were dying in Vietnam. Nothing was beyond question, and there were far fewer answers than before.
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2 out of 5 stars
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boring survey of a generation
- De Andy en 01-01-08
De: Tom Brokaw
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Bygone Badass Broads
- 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World
- De: Mackenzi Lee
- Narrado por: Lucy James
- Duración: 4 h y 54 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 623
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 528
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 526
Based on Mackenzi Lee's popular weekly Twitter series of the same name, Bygone Badass Broads features 52 remarkable and forgotten trailblazing women from all over the world. With tales of heroism and cunning, in-depth bios and witty storytelling, Bygone Badass Broads gives new life to these historic female pioneers. Starting in the fifth century BC and continuing to the present, the book takes a closer look at bold and inspiring women who dared to step outside the traditional gender roles of their time.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Awesome history, heavy-handed political agenda
- De Charlie en 07-08-18
De: Mackenzi Lee
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The 56
- Liberty Lessons from Those Who Risked All to Sign the Declaration of Independence
- De: Douglas MacKinnon
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 7 h y 47 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 63
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 63
The urgent need to honor the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence came to Douglas MacKinnon, fittingly enough, on the Fourth of July. While doing research for a column meant to remind the American people of that date’s critical importance, he came across example after example of those from the left and the far left—be they in the mainstream media, activists, or anarchists—calling for not only the “canceling” of the Fourth of July, but the continued smearing, censorship, and canceling of our Founding Fathers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must read for every U.S. citizen!
- De DK Holmes en 05-24-22
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Boxing and the Mob
- The Notorious History of the Sweet Science
- De: Jeffrey Sussman
- Narrado por: David Marantz
- Duración: 7 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 63
More than any other sport, boxing has a history of being easy to rig. There are only two athletes and one or both may be induced to accept a bribe; if not the fighters, then the judges or referee might be swayed. In such inviting circumstances, the mob moved into boxing in the 1930s and profited by corrupting a sport ripe for exploitation. In Boxing and the Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science, Jeffrey Sussman tells the story of the coercive and criminal underside of boxing, covering nearly the entire 20th century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book
- De Lester Boggs en 05-22-19
De: Jeffrey Sussman
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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
- De: Vashti Harrison
- Narrado por: Robin Miles, Bahni Turpin
- Duración: 1 h y 38 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 55
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 43
Featuring 18 trailblazing Black women in American history, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of breaking boundaries and achieving beyond expectations. Among these biographies, listeners will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Little Leaders
- De Annie P. en 10-16-18
De: Vashti Harrison
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Bedtime Inspirational Stories
- 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World, Volume 1
- De: L. A. Amber
- Narrado por: Tanya C. Brown
- Duración: 2 h y 41 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Bedtime Inspirational Stories celebrates the achievements of the amazing black heroes who have paved the way for future generations. In today’s world, it can be a challenge to raise positive kids. More than ever, parents and teachers need to create a positive atmosphere for our children in order to help them believe in themselves. That’s why we’ve proudly created this inspiring audiobook, Bedtime Inspirational Stories: 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World, which highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women and men from the 18th century to today.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed
- De T en 06-18-20
De: L. A. Amber
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Mobituaries
- De: Mo Rocca
- Narrado por: Mo Rocca
- Duración: 11 h y 45 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,045
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,752
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,740
Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries - reading about the remarkable lives of global leaders, Hollywood heavyweights, and innovators who changed the world. But not every notable life has gotten the send-off it deserves. His quest to right that wrong inspired Mobituaries, his number one hit podcast. Now with Mobituaries, the audiobook, he has gone much further, with all new essays on artists, entertainers, sports stars, political pioneers, founding fathers, and more. Even if you know the names, you’ve never understood why they matter...until now.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very good, but.....
- De Christopher en 11-15-19
De: Mo Rocca
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The Heritage
- Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism
- De: Howard Bryant
- Narrado por: Ron Butler
- Duración: 11 h y 17 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 201
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 175
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 177
Today, sports arenas have been transformed into staging grounds for American patriotism and the hero worship of law enforcement. Teams wear camouflage jerseys to honor those who serve; police officers throw out first pitches; soldiers surprise their families with homecomings at halftime. Sports and politics are decidedly entwined. But as journalist Howard Bryant reveals, this has always been more complicated for black athletes, who from the start were committing a political act simply by being on the field.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I guess there’s a reason why this one was so heavily discounted. One sided not really worth listening to.
- De Dwight Henning en 07-17-24
De: Howard Bryant
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Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts
- De: Chuck J. Rylant
- Narrado por: Pete Ferrand
- Duración: 2 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 142
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 123
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 123
This is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about motivation with 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. The end result is 12 fascinating and unexpected stories about overcoming adversity and achieving success in life and Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu has often been used as a metaphor of life, but you can replace Jiu-Jitsu with any sport, business or ambitious pursuit - the lessons are universal. What drives ambitious people is often shaped by our subconscious mind. We are not always aware of the influences driving our behavior, but you will discover underlying themes.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great stories.
- De Alex en 10-22-19
De: Chuck J. Rylant
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Worth Dying For
- A Navy Seal's Call to a Nation
- De: Ellis Henican, Rorke Denver
- Narrado por: Rorke Denver
- Duración: 4 h y 50 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 964
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 863
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 861
In a fast-paced and action-packed narrative, Navy SEAL commander Rorke Denver tackles the questions that have emerged about America's past decade at war - from what makes a hero to why we fight and what it does to us. Heroes are not always the guys who jump on grenades. Sometimes, they are the snipers who decide to hold their fire, the wounded operators who find fresh ways to contribute, or the wives who keep the families together back home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Analysis of Recent History
- De Jean en 06-19-16
De: Ellis Henican, y otros
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Death of the Territories
- Expansion, Betrayal and the War That Changed Pro Wrestling Forever
- De: Tim Hornbaker
- Narrado por: Kyle Tait
- Duración: 11 h y 9 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 342
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 297
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 292
By creating WrestleMania, jumping into the pay-per-view field, and expanding across North America, Vince McMahon changed professional wrestling forever.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An Enjoyable Listen
- De Casey en 03-21-19
De: Tim Hornbaker