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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times Book Review, “[R]eaders will certainly want to linger on the beautiful depictions of birds, people and scenes from her life. She weaves in historical context in graceful and necessary ways.” A beautifully illustrated coming-of-age graphic memoir chronicling how sports shaped one young girl’s life and changed women’s history forever.
Growing up playing on a top national soccer team in the 1980s, Kelcey Ervick and her teammates didn’t understand the change they represented. Title IX was enacted in 1972 with little fanfare, but to seismic effect; between then and now, girls’ participation in organized sports has exploded more than 1,000 percent. Braiding together personal narrative, pop culture, literature, and history, Ervick tells the story of how her adolescence was shaped by this boom. Ervick also explores her role as a goalkeeper—a position marked by outsider status and observation—and reveals it has drawn some of the most famed writers of our time. With wit and poignant storytelling, The Keeper brings to life forgotten figures who understood the importance of athletics to help women step into their confidence and power—and push for equality. Full of 1980s nostalgia and heart, The Keeper is a celebration of how far we have come and a reminder of how far we have to go.
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Discover an extraordinary story of triumph, empowerment, and the unstoppable force of women's athletics with "The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives." This beautifully illustrated graphic memoir takes you on a captivating journey through the life of Kelcey Ervick, a young girl who grew up playing soccer on a top national team in the 1980s. Little did she know that she was part of a movement that would revolutionize women's sports forever.
With its seamless blend of personal narrative, pop culture references, and historical context, "The Keeper" transports you to a time when girls' participation in organized sports exploded more than 1,000 percent. Join Kelcey as she braids together her own coming-of-age story with the momentous societal changes brought about by Title IX, a law enacted in 1972 that forever altered the landscape of women's athletics.
As a goalkeeper, Kelcey Ervick experienced the outsider status and observation that often come with this position. Surprisingly, she discovered that this role has drawn some of the most renowned writers of our time. With wit and poignant storytelling, "The Keeper" brings to life forgotten figures who understood the transformative power of athletics in helping women find their confidence and push for equality.
Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 1980s as you journey alongside Kelcey through the pages of "The Keeper." This captivating memoir serves as both a celebration of how far we have come and a poignant reminder of how far we still have to go. Don't miss out on this incredible tale of resilience and the unstoppable spirit of women - order your copy today and be inspired!
Order "The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives" now and join Kelcey Ervick on her remarkable journey to champion women's empowerment through sports.
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