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The Game of Their Lives (Hardcover)

by Geoffrey Douglas (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 146 pages
  • Publisher: Henry Holt & Co (Sep 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0805038752
  • ISBN-13: 978-0805038750
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 15.9 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,906,274 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars A historic sporting event that reads more like a soap opera, 29 Mar 1999
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It is very evident that the author is not familiar with the game of Soccer. He has written a book that simply accounts lives (that are nothing short of boring) with a Soccer game thrown in on the side. This is ok for the Oprah show but not as a book recounting a great sporting upset. It would been have far more interesting if the book explained in detail the then current global state of the game , and some history of the U.S national team up until that time. How did they get entry to the World Cup? were there qualifying games? Give more analysis to the actual game. Were there any more goal chances for the U.S. did the English control the game for long periods? The book also does not give enough attention to the actual 1950 finals themselves. In short a disappointing book
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4.0 out of 5 stars It's not about soccer, it's about life., 17 Mar 1999
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My son plays competitive youth soccer. I purchased this book because of his interest in the sport and my interest in the past. I thought it might give us something in common to talk about. He found it "boring", but I was fascinated by the story of this team and the way they chose to live their lives. In this time of work-stoppages and lock-outs it was wonderful to read about a group that played the game for love, not endorsements. I recommend it highly!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book showing the character of these players., 16 Dec 1998
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I found this book to be quite interesting. The description of the lives of these men and the character of some of them is quite inspiring. The way the author weaves the lives of these men around the story of the 1950 Eorld Cup victory over England is well done.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Determination and a love for the game brought victory
I felt the book was good and it showed how guys with desire and determination can win even though the odds are against them. Read more
Published on 3 May 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story of the greatest US sports upset ever
In the 1950 World Cup, the United States fielded a team of scrappy immigrants' sons which the world refused to take seriously. Three games later, respect had been gained. The U. Read more
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