Sound and Fury by Dave Kindred Summary
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Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell: two titans whose unlikely friendship transformed sports media forever. Kindred's insider access reveals their complex humanity beyond public personas - including Ali's controversial treatment of women and Cosell's unwavering defense during Ali's most divisive decisions.
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Two Voices That Shook America
A brash Black Muslim boxer and a verbose Jewish broadcaster with a toupee-on paper, they had no business becoming one of the most electrifying partnerships in American history. Yet Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell transformed each other into cultural phenomena that transcended sports. Their chemistry was instant, combustible, and utterly authentic. For two decades, their televised encounters became appointment viewing for millions, a sight gag that evolved into profound social commentary during America's most turbulent era. They were separated by everything-age, race, religion, education-but united by ambition, talent, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Together, they didn't just change sports broadcasting; they held up a mirror to America's soul, reflecting its contradictions: love and hate, racism and tolerance, fear and courage. Their story begins not with them, but with the remarkable histories that shaped them.
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