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My Life and the Beautiful Game: The Autobiography of Pele
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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My Life and the Beautiful Game: The Autobiography of Pele
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Pele
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With Robert L Fish
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Foreword by Shep Messing
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Dimensions(mm): Height 209,Width 146 |
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Category/Genre | Soccer (football) |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781602391963
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Classifications | Dewey:B |
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Illustrations |
black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Skyhorse Publishing
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Imprint |
Skyhorse Publishing
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Publication Date |
17 November 2007 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
While kicking a ball through the dusty streets of his Brazilian hometown, young Edson Arantes do Nascimento was given the nickname Pele so casually that no one remembers its meaning. Today, the name is famous worldwide as belonging to history's greatest soccer player. Here, in Pele's own words, is his incredible life story: his five goals in the la
Author Biography
Pele was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento. He scored 1,283 goals in 1,367 games during his career, and is widely considered the greatest soccer player of all time.
Reviews"For those who love soccer, Pele is a hero." --"Time" magazine " For those who love soccer, Pele is a hero." -- "Time" magazine
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