DAD, ME, and MUHAMMAD ALI
Felix Manuel Rodriguez
Hardcover
(iUniverse, May 15, 2009)
"As an Olympic Gold Medalist myself, and a member of the same team with Muhammad Ali, I think this book would be just what he'd like today's kids to read." -Wilbert "Skeeter" McClure, PhD, 1960 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Boxing Champion "Felix Rodriguez has scored a KNOCKOUT. Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali is a fun-filled, heartwarming story." -Jackie Kallen, "The First Lady of Boxing" and Author of Hit Me with Your Best Shot "I found myself vigorously intrigued by this story. I also found it close to my heart." -Tito Puente Jr., Entertainer and son of legendary "King of Latin Music" Tito Puente, Sr. Jo-Jo's dad is an Aliologist, someone who considers himself an expert on all things Muhammad Ali! When Jo-Jo accidentally damages his dad's favorite Muhammad Ali autographed picture, he knows that he must do whatever he can to make it up to his dad, even if it means spending all of his money to replace it. But how can he do that? It's a one-of-a-kind picture! What can he do to make it up to his dad? Then, a miraculous opportunity opens up for Jo-Jo and his father. So, he takes his dad on an incredible adventure to Harlem in New York City that he hopes will show his dad just how much he means to him. And they meet some pretty wonderful people along the way! Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali takes the reader on a journey through a son's heart as he tries to find the best way to make amends for an accident that damages his father's most prized possession. It's the heart-warming story of a loyal son and his loving father and a magical afternoon that changes both of their lives forever!