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{{Short description|1997 book by  Davis Miller}}
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'''''The Tao of Muhammad Ali''''' is a 1997 book by the American author [[Davis Miller]], published in 1997.  The autobiographical account is notable for its blending of fact with some elements of narrative fiction.

The story covered concerns Miller's adolescence, idolising of [[Muhammad Ali]], and subsequent discovery of martial arts.  During this period, Miller befriends Ali and observes him closely. The book follows a number of themes, such as reality vs. illusion, integrity vs. falseness and the nature of achievement.

''The Tao of Muhammad Ali'' was developed by composer [[D. J. Sparr]] for the Washington National Opera's American Opera Initiative, along with Pulitzer Prize–winning librettist Mark Campbell, Davis Miller co-wrote the libretto. The opera, titled ''[[Approaching Ali]]'', received its world premiere in June 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/11/arts/music/approaching-ali-by-d-j-sparr-at-kennedy-center.html |title=New Ring For Legend Of Boxing: Opera Stage |first= Vivien |last=Schweitzer |date=June 10, 2013 |work=The New York Times}}</ref>

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