Pele: His Life and Times [Paperback]

Harry Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2003

Born in Brazil in 1940, Edson Arantes do Nascimento--better known as Pele-- was perhaps the first true superstar athlete, and is still one of the most recognized people in the world.

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From Library Journal

Harris's book is a tribute to the life and times of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more commonly known as Pele, arguably the greatest athlete ever to have played the game of soccer. Time magazine named Pele as one of the top 20 heroes and icons of the 20th century. Harris ably traces Pele's life through interviews with the legend, his family, and colleagues. Born in 1940, Pele started his career at the age of 16, played in 1,363 games before retiring, and scored nearly 1300 goals. He "brought happiness to the Brazilian people" and, playing for the New York Cosmos toward the end of his athletic life, even brought a little joy to many Americans previously unaware of the "beautiful game." Harris is an award-winning sportswriter and is currently the chief soccer correspondent of the London Mirror. Published in England in 2000, this biography is a good read for soccer enthusiasts and includes an index, plus 16 black-and-white photographs. Buy where demand warrants. Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., B.C.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Welcome Rain Publishers (February 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566492629
• ISBN-13: 978-1566492621
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #657,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for the legions of Pele fans, April 12, 2002

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This review is from: Pele: His Life and Times (Hardcover)

Pele: His Life And Times by Harry Harris (chief soccer correspondent of the London periodical "Mirror") is a first-rate, penetrating look at the world famous superstar athlete and the "Black Pearl" of championship soccer. From the soccer star's birth in Brazil 1940 to his unbelieveable triple set of World Cup championships to daily and family life, Pele: His Life And Times looks at everything that went into the making of a truly amazing sports figure and more. Pele: His Life And Times is a superbly presented and highly recommended sports biography and a "must" for the legions of Pele fans.