Bamboo Goalposts

Simons, Rowan

ISBN 10: 0230707025 / ISBN 13: 9780230707023

Published by Macmillan, 2008

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bamboo Goalposts
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230707025
• ISBN 13: 9780230707023
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 430 grams

About this title

Synopsis

More than two decades ago Rowan Simons moved to China, and soon after he began working to expose the country to the social and health benefits of amateur soccer. As he soon learned, this was no easy task, especially in a country where it is illegal for more than 11 people to congregate for the purposes of a recreational sporting activity. In this humorous and affectionate account, Rowan recalls the various successes and failures of his efforts to encourage his adopted country to embrace the beautiful game, and depicts contemporary Chinese culture in a clear and engaging light. Despite various setbacks, Rowan managed to build a playing field and clubhouses, and currently runs Club Football, a steadily growing amateur league.

About the Author

Rowan Simons has more than 18 years of media experience working with Beijing TV and his own media company. He is currently an adviser to myriad Chinese media organizations.