The fight of his life : Joe Louis's battle for freedom during World War II
(2025)
Nonfiction
Book
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PUBLISHED
New York : Basic Books, 2025
EDITION
First edition
DESCRIPTION
vii, 341 pages, 8 unpaged leaves of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781541605060, 1541605063 :, 1541605063, 9781541605060
LANGUAGE
English
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The Fight of His Life chronicles the life of heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, from his iconic 1938 victory over Max Schmeling to his service in World War II. Beyond the ring, Louis became a pioneering activist, challenging racial discrimination in the military and fighting for civil rights after the war. Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts highlight both his athletic greatness and his enduring impact as a political and social trailblazer