--- product_id: 155113066 title: "Finding the Game: Three Years, Twenty-five Countries, and the Search for Pickup Soccer Kindle Edition" brand: "gwendolyn oxenham" price: "£8.34" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/155113066-finding-the-game-three-years-twenty-five-countries-and-search store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Finding the Game: Three Years, Twenty-five Countries, and the Search for Pickup Soccer Kindle Edition **Brand:** gwendolyn oxenham **Price:** £8.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Finding the Game: Three Years, Twenty-five Countries, and the Search for Pickup Soccer Kindle Edition by gwendolyn oxenham - **How much does it cost?** £8.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/155113066-finding-the-game-three-years-twenty-five-countries-and-search) ## Best For - gwendolyn oxenham enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gwendolyn oxenham brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Finding the Game: Three Years, Twenty-five Countries, and the Search for Pickup Soccer Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41HTBb2VIqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really loved reading this. *by D***H on August 6, 2015* Gwendolyn Oxenham says that she loves to read and it’s apparent in the way she writes. Two summers ago I discovered Paleda, the documentary that covers the same experience that is the book’s subject. I loved watching Paleda, but being a “word” person first, reading her account in Finding the Game made a more profound impact on me.I went into both works with the benefit of loving soccer. But an appreciation of the sport isn’t a perquisite for being both entertained and enlightened by Oxenham’s adventures traveling the globe with her friends and finding those spaces where life happens beyond our awareness. While, ostensibly, they were searching for a ball being kicked around outside of the stadium lights or the reach of organized activity, what they found were hopes and joys, often in places where hopes and joys seem to be in short supply. While Oxenham’s account opened my eyes to some of life’s inequities, it didn’t leave me feeling sorry for her subjects. She captured the beauty in their lives as well. It takes a very good writer to interpret and present the emotions of everyday life, both the writer’s own and those of the people she encounters. I imagine doing so in an unfamiliar culture makes this even more challenging. Oxenham was able to do so in the process of telling a wonderful story.I really loved reading this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Read For Anyone Who Enjoys a Great Book *by F***G on August 10, 2012* This book combines two of my personal passions: soccer and travel. One need not be a soccer enthusiast to enjoy this book. I felt the author did an extremely good job of captivating the reader and bringing us along on her journey around the world.If you are a lover of the beautiful game and looking for a great soccer book, this is for you. If you are someone that loves to travel and gets inspiration to travel from reading of other's journey, this book is for you. If you are just someone who enjoys a good read, this book is for you!If you have watched the movie Pelada this is a MUST read. The book contains so much more than the movie and really provides a lot of insight to their journey. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read for anyone who loves the game *by K***A on November 13, 2018* Well written, deeply personal story about how soccer connects people and brings communities together. This is not about the game at its highest levels, but played instead by everyday people in big cities and small towns around the world. It’s about the spirit of the game, a great read for anyone who feels deeply connected to soccer, or is curious about why it is the world’s most popular sport. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/155113066-finding-the-game-three-years-twenty-five-countries-and-search](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/155113066-finding-the-game-three-years-twenty-five-countries-and-search) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*