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The man. The legend. The autobiography.

Even people who don't know football know Pelé. The best of a generation of Brazilian players universally acknowledged as the most accomplished and attractive group of footballers ever to play the game, he won the World Cup three times and is Brazil's all-time record goalscorer.

But how did this man -- a sportsman, a mere footballer, like many others -- become a global icon? Was it just by being the best at what he did, or do people respond to some other quality? In this book, the world's greatest footballer gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic grace and modesty, but covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador and cultural icon, PELE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is an essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.

'An inspiring story... Pelé's innate dignity and modesty shine through this book' 
Sunday Telegraph 

'Pelé has a mythical status in football and he adds to it in Pelé: The Autobiography'
Sunday Times 

'Pelé's rise to football superstardom is described with grace and modesty and explains why he was beloved by the whole world'
Daily Mail

'Of huge interest even to readers indifferent to its story of prowess trouncing prejudice... Every dressing-room, let alone every changing-room, should have one'
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  4. Publication date
    8 May 2007
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    12.9 x 0.11 x 19.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to the world as Pelé, won the World Cup with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He scored nearly 1,300 goals in his professional career and is Brazil's record goalscorer with 97 goals. He lives in Brazil and the United States.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1416511210
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster UK; New edition (8 May 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781416511212
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416511212
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 0.11 x 19.8 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2023
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Bought this for my son he was delighted with the book and everything that came inside the book delighted with purchase
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Ally Millar
5.0 out of 5 stars The King!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2023
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A great read of a true world character, from simple beginnings to the world's top football player. A truly down to earth man with no aires or graces and who always had time for other players and fans alike. Pelé will never be forgotten. HERO!!
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craig minto
4.0 out of 5 stars ' The Superb Pele '
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2016
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Hello.

A very enjoyable read.
Pele was someone always spoken of throughout my childhood in the media.
This autobiography is compelling. From his poor upbringing in Brazil to his
playing bare foot on Copa Cobana beach in Rio and his star studded career
Pele relates well in this book of his extraordinary life.
I thought Pele had led a very trouble free life. But no one is perfect and
his honesty is refreshing.
I was most fascinated by the way Pele told of his love of the game of football.
Of the highlights of winning the World Cup with Brazil. Especially his wonderful
display's in the 1970 tournament in Mexico.
I read many autobiographies and this particular one stands out as one I
have enjoyed recently.

I recommend 'The Autobiography - Pele ' to football fans or anyone fascinated
by extraordinary gifted human beings.

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angela sitton
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2023
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Happened to purchase this before the passing of Pele for my husband and he absolutely loved the gift. Good value, good read and a really sturdy book.
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Marko Sencar
5.0 out of 5 stars Pele biography
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2023
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Nice book, lot of information, an statistics. Highly recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2023
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good But For The God Bothering
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2014
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A good autobiography of perhaps the greatest footballer of all time. However, I became slightly irritated by the constant references to God. Every good thing he did or achieved, or piece of good fortune he had in his life, he attributed to God. Other than that it was an enjoyable read.
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smarty pants
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book at great price
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2022
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Perfect for all fans of football and of course Pele. This book is perfect as a gift, highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Feel good autobiography
Reviewed in the United States on 25 January 2024
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It’s a feel good autography. Don’t expect anything too crazy of it though.
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suriya
5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful and energetic book I have ever read
Reviewed in India on 28 April 2023
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Pele starts from his childhood and we all fall into his narration and we travel with him from Brazil to rest of the world and we laugh when happy things happen and contemplate when traumatic things happen and he jumps back to normalcy. I cannot imagine a single point where the books energy slows down. Atlast we get to know how it was to be Pele though not everyone is lucky to be so. Delivery and packing was good. Adios
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jesus
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy original y buen recuerdo
Reviewed in Spain on 18 March 2023
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Muy original con las cosas que lleva. Se pueden encontrar entradas, carnet de futbol, recortes de periódicos, etc. Buen regalo cogido en oferta.
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Jello Jafra
5.0 out of 5 stars Obviously a great memoir
Reviewed in Italy on 6 February 2023
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Obviously a great memoir, no surprises here. Written in 1st person narrative, you can literally feel O'Rey talking us through the greatest years of his careers. Not just football - I was surpised on how much he covered on his personal life, family, his love for Brazilian culture, as well as other not so well-known chapters of his life. i.e. going into debt, and some of his life challenges (ex. Living in USA).
Must-read for avid fans, anyone who loves football, or just about anyone who wants to understand how Pele turned a struggling Brazil into 'the' football country, during his 20 years of dominating the sport.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on 20 May 2017
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Loved it!
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