Toussaint, JeanPhilippe

Soccer

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ISBN 13:: 9781978804197
author:: Toussaint, JeanPhilippe
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Rutgers University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 116
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres
Genre:: Sports & Recreation, Soccer, History,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 20 working days

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Soccer is a deeply personal exploration of the author's lifelong passion for the game. Growing up in Belgium, Jean-Philippe Toussaint's love for soccer was a source of comfort and joy, one that set him apart from his more bookish family. Now, as an acclaimed novelist, essayist, and filmmaker, Toussaint reflects on the lessons he's learned from his years of fandom, taking readers on a journey that spans childhood memories and international World Cup matches. Through a unique blend of travelogue, memoir, and philosophical essay, Toussaint probes the complexities of soccer fandom, exploring how it can both unite and transcend national identity. With lyrical prose and a keen intellectual's eye, he invites readers to consider the ways in which our memories of soccer matches are both collective and distinctly personal. Part of what makes Soccer so compelling is its willingness to challenge conventional sports writing, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on a game that has captivated millions around the world.

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