AUTHOR TALK: SOCCER GRANNIES: THE SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN WHO INSPIRE THE WORLD

Thursday, March 26, 1:00-2:00 pm – The South African Soccer Grannies are a team of 40 to 80-year-old women who defy expectations. These women stared down apartheid, poverty, grief, and social rules that told them to sit quietly…and decided to lace up their cleats instead. They rebelled against convention, found healing through sport, and inspired communities across the world. They radiate joy and teach us it’s never too late to try something new! This narrative nonfiction book, by Boston-area author Jean Duffy, was endorsed by Julie Foudy, former captain, U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x World Cup Champion. Jean, too, found soccer later in life on a Massachusetts women’s team and had the amazing experience of playing the beautiful game with the Soccer Grannies on both sides of the Atlantic. In turn, that led her to taking a first creative writing class. Eight years later, she published her book and donates all book proceeds to the South African team. Signed copies of the book, which has won 3 awards, will be available after Jean’s talk.

Please register at 617-730-2770.