This is an auction for MORE THAN JUST A GAME: FOOTBALL V APARTHEID - THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD, by Chuck Korr & Marvin Close.

"A fascinating account of the immense importance of the sport."

• The Guardian (UK)

"Utterly compelling."

• The Independent (UK)

'An engaging tale.'

• The Guardian (UK)

'An uplifting and humbling story, painstakingly researched, and lovingly told.'

• Yorkshire Post

Amazon.com reviews:

"This is the story of political prisoners who found a sense of dignity in one of the ugliest hellholes on Earth: South Africa's Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. Despite torture, beatings and hard labour, these men turned soccer into a force in the struggle for freedom. For nearly 20 years, they organised a 1400-strong, eight club football league which not only provided sanctuary and respite from the prisoners' cruel surroundings, it kept their minds active, and many credit it with keeping them alive. More Than Just a Game chronicles their story, the politics of the time, the extraordinary characters, their heroism and the thrilling matches themselves."

"FIVE STARS!!! More Than Just A Game is a great book. The author does a remarkable job of describing the creation of the Robben Island Makana Football League. This book also provides great insight into the harsh treatment the prisoners of Robben Island were subjected to and how football gave them hope. A must read for those who are interested in the history of South Africa."

More very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

Paperback 2008.

309 pages + 12 pages of photographs.

A previous owner's name. Otherwise, very good condition.

The cost of shipping is $4.95 (ordinary post) or $6.95 (tracked mail). If you are on rural delivery and want tracked mail, the shipping cost will be $9.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.