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Muhammad Ali, the celebrated boxer and activist, serves as a role model acknowledged by both our generation and the one preceding it. To ensure that his legacy endures, Maryum Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, has recently made an exhilarating announcement aimed at captivating a fresh wave of younger readers. Seven years after her father’s passing, she is generating buzz in the literary world with her upcoming book project. In a field where research holds paramount importance, this news is undeniably noteworthy.

Muhammad Ali, beyond his boxing acclaim, emerged from adversity, championed humanitarian and civil rights causes throughout his life. Maryum Ali is now committed to carrying his legacy forward in a novel way.

‘I Shook Up the World’: A Biography of Muhammad Ali

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Maryum’s venture is a republication of Ali’s book, aimed at bridging a gap across generations and guaranteeing that Muhammad Ali’s legacy perseveres. This endeavor blends nostalgia with factual reporting as she passionately preserves her father’s boxing legacy and impactful social activism, making it accessible to a new generation of readers.

The eldest of Muhammad Ali’s nine kids, Maryum is an activist herself. She endeavors to uphold the values instilled by her legendary father and walks in his footsteps. This initiative forms a powerful alliance between literature and sports.

While primarily targeting children, it appears that adults are equally enthusiastic about getting their hands on this republished work. Titled “I Shook Up the World,” the book is an illustrated exploration of the life of the renowned pugilist Muhammad Ali.

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The book isn’t just an emotional tribute but is also a carefully considered contribution to children’s literature as well. As Maryum says this book serves to stand as an inspiration to the younger generation.

It covers Ali’s boxing and Olympic success in 1960, his name change, the Vietnam War protests, and his boxing comeback. He was also a spoken word artist, which garnered him 2 Grammy award nominations. So it is understandable for Ali’s children to strive to carry his amazing legacy on. What people couldn’t achieve in a million lives, Muhammed Ali made possible in one.

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He not only lived to see his dreams come true but was also active in making sure that the adversities that he went through would not be repeated again. Muhammed Ali is survived by nine children and six grandchildren. With the republication of his book, his legacy will live on for years to come.

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