Fitba daft: A story of total soccer addiction in Scotland and America by James Meikle
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- Pub. Date: March 2008
- Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
- Format: Paperback, 480pp
- ISBN-13: 9780595496129
- ISBN: 0595496121
Synopsis
An in depth explanation of how soccer addiction is born, nurtured and sustained in Europe (Scotland) and the New World(America)over a half century.
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September 18, 2008: This book is a 'must read' for not only everyone interested in football but also those interested in the social history of growing up in 1950s/1960s working class Scotland. Very different from the bland ghost-written life stories of so-called football personalities, the book is written from the true-to-life perspective of an ordinary Scottish fitba-lover. The author displays a keen sense of humour and sharp eye for detail in what is a very entertaing and enjoyable read.
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June 29, 2008: A humorous soccer & pop culture memoir.....for all sorts Not being 'fitba daft' I was hesitant about reading what I assumed would be a soccer-saturated memoir, but nevertheless interested in the connection between Scotland and America. The book did end up being soccer-saturated, however, is written in a way that consistently ties soccer back to historical, geographical or personal anecdotes in a compelling and entertaining way. I found myself laughing out loud at the descriptions of working-class Edinburgh in the 60?s and equally at the raw impressions of America through the eyes of an expat Scotsman. Meikle?s keen eye for detail and humour make this book a breezy and enjoyable read. Being a frequent traveller, I was impressed by the breadth of soccer/soccer covered in the pages ? there is nary a continent left unexplored. The eerie connections of the world of soccer/soccer are beautifully demonstrated and excitement inherent in the revisiting of great matches no doubt familiar to fans of the sport around the world. However, Meikle?s passion for soccer is contagious and even this non-fitba daft reader couldn?t help rooting for the underdog and flipping the page to see who would ultimately come out on top. A satisfying and humorous read as much about life, travel, history, family, unlikely friendships and pop culture as it is about passion for soccer and these elements woven together in a way that somehow manages to mention soccer on every single page!
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