BLACK MAN WITH A WHITE FACE - written with the help of Stan's daughter Jean Gough, just a decade after his death, Black man with a white face celebrates the influence Stan had in Africa.
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In the year that South Africa is hosting the World Cup Finals, the book highlights his work for over a quarter of a century in Soweto which is recognised here by one of the world's foremost statesmen.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu... "on behalf of our people i want to pay a very, very warm tribute to him and to say that he would not have known just how incredibly significant what he did to our self-esteem.... it made a contribution to people not becomming anti-white because they were able to say there are white people who care about the plight of black people."
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From Jean's unique viewpoint we gain insights into Stan the man, From his family to the Queen and Price Philip, he was loved and admired not only for his extraordinary skill, but also for his natural humility and openheartedness.
"On the plane to South Africa from Brazil I was very moved when the captain of 'Sir Stan's men', Gilbert Moilola, sat beside me, took my hand and said, Stanley, you are a Black man with a white face".
Black man with a white faced is priced @ £9.99 and available from John D Cross, Tel 01253 - 353237 or 07984 - 940879 or e-mail johndcross@talktalk.net
Spirit of the Game - Jamie Steele has never heard of Stanley Matthews.... But the legendary footballer is about to change his life - forever!
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Based on the script of the film of the same name, the story is a triumph of spirit over adversity, seamlessly cross-pollinating fact with fiction into a story juxtaposing a glimpse into the life and times that shaped Stanley Matthews game, to that of the more sinister elements that define modern football culture.
A tough, heart-warming and uplifting tale with more than a touch of earthbound football wizardry.
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Spirit of the Game is priced @ £7.99 and available from John D Cross, Tel 01253 - 353237 or 07984 - 940879 or e-mail johndcross@talktalk.net