Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil - by Ron Ferguson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Moving, laugh-out-loud funny, spiritually uplifting and beautifully written, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil is about football, journalism, politics, religion, tragedy and community spirit, seen through the eyes of a dedicated supporter of one of British football's least successful clubs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The many tribulations and occasional triumphs of Cowdenbeath FC are set against the rise and decline of the local mining industry and beyond. To celebrate the coming of age of what has become a football cult classic, this brand new edition of <em>Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil </em>has an updated text and new chapters.</p><p>The new Introduction is by one of the book's many fans and the biggest name in British football, Sir Alex Ferguson. This captivating word-of-mouth bestseller is invigorating - even for those who know nothing about Fife or football!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p> </p><p>"Black Diamonds & the Blue Brazil is a terrific read." -- <em>Sir Alex Ferguson </em></p><p> </p><p>"Wonderfully written stuff, with a pawky humour that keeps the story bubbling along and the reader in rapt anticipation of the next delicious revelation...It's a wonderful read for a cold autumn weekend." -- <em>John Maxwell</em>, <em>The Glasgow Herald </em></p><p> </p><p>"What I had not expected was to put this book down and for the first time in my life, feel a desire to actually go and watch a game of football." -- <em>The Rev Kathy Galloway</em>, <em>The Coracle</em><br /> <br /> "Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil is the work of a true craftsman in literature. I recommend it to the many readers who have never seen a football kicked in their lives. It certainly deserves to be a bestseller." -- <em>George Mackay Brown</em></p><br>
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