Soccer books arrive regularly at my home, office and sometimes email inbox, a growing collection larger than even the speediest readers could consume. I admire anyone who has the patience and diligence to embark on such writing; I lack the former quality. Periodically, I share some of the long-form work that’s been recently published or will soon be published. For last-minute holiday shopping needs or personal enrichment, here are a dozen that should satisfy your love for the beautiful game:
My Turn
A Life of Total Football
By Johan Cruyff (Nation Books)
A must-read memoir by the late Dutchman, one of the most revolutionary forces in soccer history, whose influence was felt in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Washington and the rest of the world.