Seth Burkett The Boy in Brazil (Paperback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: The Boy in BrazilCondition: NewEAN: 9780992658526ISBN: 9780992658526Publisher: Floodlit Dreams LtdFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 04/22/2014Item Height: 198mmItem Length: 129mmAuthor: Seth BurkettLanguage: EnglishSubtitle: Living, Loving and Learning in the Land of FootballDescription: PARENTAL ADVISORY: This book contains themes and language that may not be suitable for children. When Seth Burkett travelled to Brazil for a youth tournament with his local team Stamford, he was stunned by what happened next. Spotted by a scout, he accepted an offer to join Sorriso Esporte Clube in the central state of Mato Grosso and became a media celebrity as well as the only English professional in the football-crazy country. THE BOY IN BRAZIL is a charming and insightful account of his magical season in the sun as an 18-year-old in Sorriso - Portuguese for smile - and takes a bittersweet look at the beautiful game and cultural concerns of the vibrant nation which would host the 2014 World Cup finals. On his journey from boy to man, he would discover an uncanny and unexpected family link to the foundation of the sport in Brazil. He would also come to see, through a tragedy in Sorriso and the sad fate of its football club, that a childhood dream joyously fulfilled also had a dark side. SHORTLISTED: Best football book, Cross Pens British Sports Book Awards 2015.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: Sports & HobbiesRelease Year: 2014 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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