{"product_id":"soccer-grannies-the-south-african-women-who-inspire-the-world-9781538170175","title":"Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Soccer Grannies are a group of inspirational South African grannies who started a soccer team and won over their families and villages. Jean Duffy recounts their journey to the U.S. and the cultural exchanges that followed. The book also details the Grannies' personal journeys, sharing poignant insights into the realities of women living in South Africa. Despite the challenges they face, the Grannies persevere with dignity, humor, and hope, showing the power of sport to bring people and cultures together. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Soccer Grannies of South Africa are a group of amazing soccer-playing grandmothers who have inspired the world with their incredible story. Led by the inspirational \"Mama Beka,\" these women defied social convention and started a soccer team for the women in their community. Despite initial rejection, the Soccer Grannies quickly grew into dozens of teams, capturing the attention of the world. Jean Duffy, a soccer-playing mom herself, recounts how she and her team set out to bring the Soccer Grannies to the United States after hearing their story. Despite many obstacles, the Soccer Grannies finally arrive and Jean describes the wonderful friendships and cultural exchanges that follow. However, Soccer Grannies goes beyond the physical journey of the South African women, detailing their personal journeys and sharing poignant insights into the realities of women living in South Africa. Life beyond the pitch has not been easy for the Grannies, who 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 the world the power of sport and its unique ability to bring people and cultures together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 508g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 231 x 161 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781538170175\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Duffy","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":47481992937722,"sku":"9781538170175","price":23.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1751644488806_book.jpg?v=1751753395","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/soccer-grannies-the-south-african-women-who-inspire-the-world-9781538170175","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}