Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali

What They Said

 
"Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali scored a KNOCKOUT! Good! Wholesome! Easy Read!"
-Angelo Dundee
-Muhammad Ali's Legendary Trainer 



"Excellent and thought-provoking introduction to Muhammad Ali
."

-BOXING NEWS


"This is the heavyweight champion of juvenile books
."

-Joe Palladino
-WATERBURY REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN 


"A champ of a story."
-WATERBURY REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN 


"I'm all for stories that kids -- especially those growing up in cities -- can relate to, and this one fits the bill nicely. It's interesting, well-written and interactive."
-Helen Ubinas
-HARTFORD COURANT 


"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 


"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 Medal Boxing Champion
 



"Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali is a warm and touching story about a strong father/son relationship.  It is very moving to read about this exciting experience bonding a devoted son with his loving father."
-Alvin F. Poussaint, MD 

-Co-author ofCOME ON PEOPLEwritten with Actor/Comedian Bill Cosby
-Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Psychiatrist, Judge Baker Children's Center


"Great story, very engaging and one that families will certainly enjoy!"
-Roland C. Warren 

-President, National Fatherhood Initiative  


"Felix Rodriguez is an incredible Latino with a moving story who helps our community in more ways than one."
-Rosario Marin 

-Former U.S. Treasurer and author of LEADING BETWEEN TWO WORLDS


 
"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.


"As a father, I also believe how important it is to be there for our kids and your book Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali 
touches some great chords."
-Tom Chute 
-WATR 1320AM 


"This book isn't so much Juvenile fiction than perhaps Juvenile creative non-fiction."
-Cedar's Mountain Book Review


"Throughout this powerful and emotional book you cannot help feel a part of every chapter."
-QUE PASA MAGAZINE


"A great learning tool for youth, and a great teacher's aide in the classroom. 
Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali, simply put is, "The Greatest."
-Bobby Ramos
-BOTTOM LINE, INC. & Host of Sports Talk in Black & White on WICC 600AM Radio



"A must read for young and old. Rodriguez provides readers with significant historical references of the Champ and cultural flavorings of Latino family-life."
-ONESELF MAGAZINE 


"Even though it's written for children, I enjoyed it.  I especially enjoyed the message."
-Jill Diamond 
-Chair, World Boxing Cares 


"What you should take away from is the love between a parent and their child, which is quite evident in this story."
-RINGSIDE REPORT


"I highly recommend the fun-to-read Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali to parents of children ages 6-12, as well as boxing fans and budding Aliologists everywhere. This is a book that the great Ali himself would be proud of."
-Christine Bode
-Scully Love Promo Book Reviews


  "New Kids' Book About "The Greatest" Floats Like a Butterfly and Stings Like a Bee!"
-Jill Dearman
-Author of Bang theKeys and Barnes & Noble Blogger 


 
 "Your world is not as large as Muhammad Ali's or even Cassius Clay's. Yet in your world it's obvious that you're also
"The Greatest!"
-Chris Berman
-ESPN Sports Anchor