{"product_id":"soccer-grannies-the-south-african-women-who-inspire-the-world-9781538170175","title":"Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inspirational story of an amazing group of soccer-playing South African grannies. In rural South Africa  beloved humanitarian Mama Beka defied social convention and started a soccer team for the women in her community. The Soccer Grannies  as they came to be known  won over their families and villages who at first rejected the idea of older women playing soccer  and that single team quickly grew into dozens. Soon  the strength  tenacity  and pure joy of the Soccer Grannies had captured the attention of the world. In Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World  Jean Duffy  a soccer-playing mom herself  recounts how she and her team set to work to bring the Soccer Grannies to the U.S. after hearing their incredible story. Despite many obstacles that stand in their way  the Soccer Grannies finally arrive  and Jean describes the wonderful friendships and cultural exchanges that follow. But Soccer Grannies tells more than just the physical journey of the South African women; it also details the Grannies personal journeys  sharing poignant insights into the realities of women living in South Africa. Life beyond the pitch has not been easy for the Grannies. They have persevered through apartheid  rampant poverty and unemployment  the loss of children to AIDS  domestic abuse  and more. But with the friendship and support of their fellow Soccer Grannies  these women face lifes challenges with dignity  humor  and hope. Their stories show to the world the power of sport and its unique ability to bring people and cultures together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647883501621,"sku":"ByrdShop_1538170175","price":20.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781538170175.jpg?v=1781698622","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/soccer-grannies-the-south-african-women-who-inspire-the-world-9781538170175","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}