Pele (English)

Pele tells the world his story from when he was a poverty-stricken boy from the streets of Sao Paulo to becoming one of the world greatest football players of all time and an international icon. His is a story that is extraordinary and inspiring to all readers. He uses his trademark wit and respect to tell us his tale that is full of insights and humour, and contains everything you would ever want to know about the man. It has stories from when he was a boy who would shine shoes for a few extra pennies to experiencing victory and fame in several World Cups. He was a man who reached the top of his glory and stayed there. Now, he shares with the world one of the most beautiful autobiographies that is a must-read for all lovers of the game and the legend. Pele was also a campaigner for human rights and took special interest in the troubles of the street children in his home country. This lead to his appointment as a UN ambassador and honorary knighthood from the British Monarchy. It is an inspiring story of how someone who came from one of the most deprived society and reached great heights.