Soccer Grannies - by Jean Duffy (Paperback)

About the Book

The inspirational story of an amazing group of soccer-playing South African "grannies" and their journey to the U.S. These women play together despite resistance from their communities in order to improve their health and socialize--and for a brief respite from the injustices and struggles they face on a daily basis.

Book Synopsis

The inspirational story of an amazing group of soccer-playing South African "grannies" and their journey to the U.S. These women play together despite resistance from their communities in order to improve their health and socialize-and for a brief respite from the injustices and struggles they face on a daily basis.

Review Quotes

A heartwarming story of struggle, joy, and triumph centering on unlikely soccer playersmdash;grandmothers of South Africa. We learn not only about how these women overcome obstacles they face within the sport, but also how they negotiate historical and contemporary legacies of apartheid and colonialism. Jean Duffy skillfully writes about the spirit, faith, and spunk of these older athletes and inspires the reader to dream of endless possibilities built through friendships, reciprocity, and communities of care.

About the Author

Jean Duffy is a nonfiction writer who has published with the Boston Globe, the Concord Monitor, the Packingtown Review, the Somerville Journal, the Stamford Advocate, and WBUR Cognoscenti. Jean worked for twenty-six years as an engineer and manager before retiring and can now be found playing soccer and consulting with nonprofits. Follow her online at https: //jeanduffy.com.