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The Miracle of Castel di Sangro
A Tale of Passion and Folly in the Heart of Italy
Follow Joe McGinniss as he travels to a remote Italian village to cover a minor league soccer team's unlikely success. Along the way, he develops a bond with an absurd yet irresistible cast of characters, all while introducing readers to an Italy that no tourist guidebook has ever described. Get ready for a sad, funny, desolating, and inspiring story that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Sarah Spain
2023-01-30T16:17:35.000ZRecommended by
Richard OsmanDiscover an empowering memoir-turned-manual that takes you behind the scenes of one woman's journey to fight for equal opportunity. Former ESPN columnist and professional cyclist Kathryn Bertine started small, wondering why women aren't allowed at the Tour de France, but her advocacy sparked a decade-long battle for change. In STAND, Bertine shares her story with honesty, humour, and authenticity, covering personal demons, brain injuries, devastating depression, and benched careers to create a poignant message for everyone: we all have the power to create change.
Sarah Spain
2022-07-29T19:40:04.000ZA poignant memoir about a daughter's complicated relationship with her father, forged on the basketball court. As she grows older, their closeness fades until a devastating diagnosis brings them back together for a final act of love. A heartfelt tribute to the power of sport and family bonds.
Sarah Spain
2021-08-07T17:33:10.000Z"Empowering Photos of Female Soccer Players: A stunning collection of black-and-white and color images showcasing girls and women from different ages and skill levels, including members of the 2019 World Cup-winning team. This book features inspiring quotes and lessons derived from the beautiful game, presented by the New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of a Boy and Strong Is the New Pretty."
Sarah Spain
2020-08-21T21:38:36.000ZThis collection of essays by a New Yorker writer explores the era of the self, malleable truth, feminism, and politics. From the rise of the internet to the writer's own experiences with ecstasy and engagement with our culture's drive towards self-optimization, the essays are a fierce, clear, and humorous look at our current landscape. With a rare gift for elucidating nuance and complexity, this debut collection announces the author as an important voice for many years to come.
Sarah Spain
2019-10-16T13:08:37.000Z