Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World- Author Talk with Jean Duffy
Tuesday, July 22, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World tells the true story of a team of 40 to 80-year-old women in rural South Africa who defy social convention to play soccer for the health benefits and the companionship it provides. Their strength and resiliency help them face life’s challenges with dignity, humor, and hope. They teach the rest of us that age, gender, and expectations cannot define an athlete. It is never too late to try something new!
Jean Duffy is nonfiction writer and a recreational soccer player. She was a resident of Lexington for 25 years. Soccer Grannies, published by Rowman and Littlefield in 2023, is her first book. The book received three awards and has been translated to Japanese.
