Review: Jules Boykoff's "Kicking" Balances Soccer Passion With Honest Critique
By
Abigail Segel
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
A review of Jules Boykoff's book "Kicking," which explores the author's deep love for soccer while honestly addressing the sport's flaws. The article highlights Boykoff's perspective as both a poet and political scientist, examining how the book balances passion for the game with critical analysis of its issues.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's a collective recognition of the tiny acts of soccer intelligence that make the game glow.
If you know, you know.
In the same breath as Boykoff loves soccer, he is honest about its flaws.
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