Doctor Socrates av Andrew Downie

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<B>'Compelling from start to finish...Downie does full justice to an extraordinary life' Pete Davies, author of <I>All Played Out</I>.<BR/><BR/> A stunning new biography of Socrates, the iconic captain of the greatest Brazil side never to win the World Cup.</B><BR/><BR/> Socrates was always special. A hugely talented athlete who <B>graduated in medicine yet drank and smoked to excess</B>. The attacking midfielder stood out - and not just because of his 6'4" frame. Fans were enthralled by his inch-perfect passes, his coolness in front of goal and his back heel, the trademark move that singled him out as the most unique footballer of his generation. <BR/><BR/> Off the pitch, he was just as original, with a dedication to politics and social causes that no player has ever emulated. His biggest impact came as leader of <B>Corinthians Democracy</B> - a movement that gave everyone from the kitman to the president an equal say in the running of the club. A