Ryan, Julie

In and Out of the Lion's Den: Poverty, War and Football

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ISBN 13:
9781481081993
author:
Ryan, Julie
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Createspace
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
330
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimeters (0
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, General, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£16.08

Description

John Shepherd's remarkable footballing career was almost derailed by polio, but his determination and resilience saw him go on to score prolifically for Millwall, Brighton & Hove Albion and Gillingham. In and Out of the Lion's Den tells the story of how he overcame this debilitating setback and launched his career in the 1950s professional football era.

This biography and family history vividly evokes the post-war footballing era, where players and fans shared similar experiences. The book also delves into the personal life of John Shepherd, including his marriage to a woman from a Spanish Civil War refugee family, and their struggles to survive in the face of fascism and poverty.

With searching perception, Julie Ryan, John's daughter, shares a poignant and moving story of survival and perseverance, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in British history.

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