The Girls of Summer

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team and How It Changed the World

By: Jere Longman

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Paperback | 10 April 2001

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336 Pages

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20.96 x 13.34 x 2.54

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Now with a new afterword, "The Girls of Summer," by the award- winning "New York Times" sportswriter Jere Longman, takes a serious, compelling look at the women who won the 1999 World Cup and brings to life the skills and victories of the American team. Longman explores the issues this unprecedented achievement has raised: the importance of the players as role models; the significance of race and class; the sexualization of the team members; and the differences between men and women's sports. Provocative and insightful, this book reminds us that the real struggles are off the field -- and some remain to be won.

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"Fascinating.... With enough new behind-the-scenes reporting to satisfy even the most inveterate soccer fan, "--" Sports Illustrated""More than a sports book... Longman tackles complex and controversial issues like race and sex and gender politics on a global scale."--" Boston Globe"

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