Mina Javaherbin
With Futbol fever high as the international competition for the World Cup escalates, we are proud to showcase our new board member, author Mina Javaherbin, and her recently published book on soccer,
Goal! Mina is a self proclaimed ‘world citizen.’ She was born in Iran and has immigrated to the United States. She searches for stories which appeal to our universal humanity, seen though the drive and laughter of children as they pursue each
Goal!
Okay, you might say, another book on soccer…but open up the cover and Goal! will take your breath away. The protagonists are South African boys with a dream and a prized “federation-size football.” They embody the human spirit of optimism and hope. Children from any culture can relate and revel in the boys’ dream, the thrill of the game, and the enduring camaraderie of best friends.
In her Author’s Note, Mina tells us, “In South Africa, the people affectionately call their national football team
Bafana Bafana, ‘the boys.’ Here in this alley, we join a group of friends as they embrace the spirit of soccer. They play to stay connected. They play to stay children. They play to stay human. But mostly, they play to play.”
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