Boshonto Family

The following incident took place when Muhammad Ali's daughters arrived at his home wearing clothes that were not modest. Here is the story as told by one of his daughters:

When we finally arrived, the chauffer escorted my younger sister,Laila, and me up to my father's suite. As usual, he was hiding behind the door waiting to scare us. We exchanged many hugs and kisses as we could possibly give in one day.

My father took a good look at us. Then he sat me down on his lap and said something that I will never forget. He looked me straight in the eyes and said, "Hana, everything that God made valuable in the world is covered and hard to get to. Where do you find diamonds? Deep down in the ground, covered and protected. Where do you find pearls? Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, covered up and protected in a beautiful shell. Where do you find gold? Way down in the mine, covered over with layers and layers of rock. You've got to work hard to get to them."

He looked at me with serious eyes. "Your body is sacred. You\'re far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too."


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More Than a Hero : Muhammad Ali\'s Life Lessons Presented Through His Daughter\'s Eyes


Book Description

To the world, three-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali is known as \"the Greatest.\" To his daughter, Hana, he is simply known as Daddy. Now in a heartfelt tribute, Hana Ali shares the life lessons she learned from her father, and offers an intensely personal look at one of the most revered men on the face of the earth.

Sprinkled among her insightful anecdotes, Hana Ali presents a collection of Muhammad Ali\'s most provocative and profound poetry and quotes -- spanning from the turbulent 1960s to today -- as well as classic and never-before-published photographs. She also confides the wisdom and understanding of a cultural icon whose battle with Parkinson\'s disease has not stopped his commitment to African-American pride, nor his ongoing fight against poverty and racism. Lovingly conveyed through Hana\'s unique perspective, More Than A Hero is more than just a rare glimpse inside the Ali family -- it is an inspirational reminder that we can all achieve greatness.

About the Author
Hana Ali is one of Muhammad Ali\'s nine children. This is her writing debut. She lives in Los Angeles

i love muhammed ali ..... nothing to say ... he really is the greatest ....

I hope you guys read Ali\'s autobiography.. I was lucky enough to find it in the footpaths of DU and bought it for 15 taka only.. the best 15 bucks ive ever spent.. one awesome life this man has lived and he is my hero for a lot of reasons..