{"product_id":"soccer-grannies-the-south-african-women-who-inspire-the-world-hardcover","title":"Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean Duffy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe inspirational story of an amazing group of soccer-playing South African grannies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn rural South Africa, beloved humanitarian \"Mama Beka\" defied social convention and started a soccer team for the women in her community. The Soccer Grannies, as they came to be known, won over their families and villages who at first rejected the idea of older women playing soccer, and that single team quickly grew into dozens. Soon, the strength, tenacity, and pure joy of the Soccer Grannies had captured the attention of the world.\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSoccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World\u003c\/i\u003e, Jean Duffy, a soccer-playing mom herself, recounts how she and her team set to work to bring the Soccer Grannies to the U.S. after hearing their incredible story. Despite many obstacles that stand in their way, the Soccer Grannies finally arrive, and Jean describes the wonderful friendships and cultural exchanges that follow. But \u003ci\u003eSoccer Grannies \u003c\/i\u003etells more than just the physical journey of the South African women; it also details the Grannies' personal journeys, sharing poignant insights into the realities of women living in South Africa.\u003cbr\u003eLife beyond the pitch has not been easy for the Grannies. They have persevered through apartheid, rampant poverty and unemployment, the loss of children to AIDS, domestic abuse, and more. But with the friendship and support of their fellow Soccer Grannies, these women face life's challenges with dignity, humor, and hope. Their stories show to the world the power of sport and its unique ability to bring people and cultures together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean Duffy\u003c\/b\u003e is a nonfiction writer who has published with the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eConcord Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003ePackingtown Review\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eSomerville Journal, \u003c\/i\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eStamford Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e WBUR Cognoscenti\u003c\/i\u003e. Jean worked for twenty-six years as an engineer and manager before retiring and can now be found playing soccer and consulting with nonprofits. Follow her online at https: \/\/jeanduffy.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51871558205728,"sku":"9781538170175","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3n9PDbpTs_9781538170175.webp?v=1781712203","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/soccer-grannies-the-south-african-women-who-inspire-the-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}