My Life and the Beautiful Game: The Autobiography of Pele

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title My Life and the Beautiful Game: The Autobiography of Pele
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Pele
With Robert L Fish
Foreword by Shep Messing
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Dimensions(mm): Height 209,Width 146
Category/GenreSoccer (football)
ISBN/Barcode 9781602391963
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
General
Illustrations black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 17 November 2007
Publication Country United States

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