Pele: The Autobiography

My son who hates to read but loved reading about Pele. It jelps that he loves soccer. I read it myself and Pele loved Pele. It was fun reading.

Pele is my Childhood hero. As a footballer and a striker, I had perfected and improved my skills by learning from the greatest player in the world. Like Pele, goal-scoring was so natural to me. As a young boy, I bought his book "My Life And The Beautiful Game". I have forgotten, most of the things I read, because it's been a long time. But buying his autobiography, brought some of the memories back. It is so good to know not only his football life but the other aspects of his life. I really enjoyed the book. It makes me to mirror my own life and to remember some aspects of my own life, that I left out in my own book "Ex-Football Player Touched By The Fire Of God". I did that intentionally because, my focus is about lifting up the name of Jesus. I recommend this book to everyone, especially upcoming young boys and girls, who will be famous one day. There is a lot to learn from his autobiography. He will remain the greatest sportsman in my mind because of his humility and how he conducted himself in the field of play. I love him. Ex-Football Player Touched by the Fire of God: In the Flame of His Glory

I loved the fact that it is such an easy read and how open he was about telling his life story. And although there is already a biopic about his life (Pele: Birth of a Legend) which I really enjoyed, I feel that "Pele: The Autobiography" truly introduces you to this extraordinary man. I just want to meet him in person now!

Great autobio. I could easily have given a 5-star if his life descriptions and stories after football were as creative and mesmerising as his stories and descriptions before, in and during footballing. The concluding chapters were lame after fame, the great force and momentum of the whole story seemed to grind to a halt after his last word cup appearance. But my read of the book during the 2014 Brazil Work Cup added great expectations and the book, just like the host country's great start fizzled to disappointment towards the end. But those of you out there wishing to read this I recommend and being different from me you may enjoy the book right through. One thing is certain though--Pele is one of the greatest sporting icons and, for me, soccer's greatest star yet and for him I'll give a 5-star anyy day.

I would recommend this book for anyone that is a football fan. Pele is a legend! One of the best reads

I found "PELE" a great book. it's often a pleasure to read autobiography of such great player of the past, you will learn so much. Pele talks about his young life before stardom, his whole career with santos and the Seleçao, the story around his 1,000th goal, his life after his football career and so many more. I enjoyed the book!!

The book is interesting. Pele is interesting. However, this book might not be the best choice for under 14+ age range. I ordered this for my 6th grade soccer fanatic because he had to do a report on someone who wrote an autobiography. While it was filled with lots of facts and information, it was difficult reading. The language and story line was tedious. I would recommend it but not for the younger reader. There are other Pele autobiographies that would be easier reading.

Brilliant read. Very informative, honest descriptor of his football career and life. Found this book very easy to read and moving throughout. I must read for all football fans. Excellent!

Muy original con las cosas que lleva. Se pueden encontrar entradas, carnet de futbol, recortes de periódicos, etc. Buen regalo cogido en oferta.

Obviously a great memoir, no surprises here. Written in 1st person narrative, you can literally feel O'Rey talking us through the greatest years of his careers. Not just football - I was surpised on how much he covered on his personal life, family, his love for Brazilian culture, as well as other not so well-known chapters of his life. i.e. going into debt, and some of his life challenges (ex. Living in USA). Must-read for avid fans, anyone who loves football, or just about anyone who wants to understand how Pele turned a struggling Brazil into 'the' football country, during his 20 years of dominating the sport.

Loved it!

Happened to purchase this before the passing of Pele for my husband and he absolutely loved the gift. Good value, good read and a really sturdy book.

GREAT READ THE BEST PART IS IN MY EYES WHEN THEY TALK ABOUT HIS CHILDHOOD. IT IS A GREAT BOOK FOR FOOTBALL ENTHUSIASTS