This Love Is Not For Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez

Name: This Love Is Not For Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez
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Book Synopsis: More than ten people are murdered every day in Ciudad Juárez, a city about the size of Philadelphia. As Mexico has descended into a feudal narco-state—one where cartels, death squads, the army, and local police all fight over billions of dollars in profits from drug and human trafficking—the border city of Juárez has been hit hardest of all. And yet, more than a million people still live there. They even love their impoverished city, proudly repeating its mantra: “Amor por Juárez.”

Nothing exemplifies the spirit and hope of Juarenses more than the Indios, the city's beloved but hard-luck soccer team. Sport may seem a meager distraction, but to many it's a lifeline. It drew charismatic American midfielder Marco Vidal back from Dallas to achieve the athletic dreams of his Mexican father. Team owner Francisco Ibarra and Mayor José Reyes Ferriz both thrive on soccer. So does the dubiously named crew of Indios fans, El Kartel.

In this honest, unflinching, and powerful book, Robert Andrew Powell chronicles a season of soccer in this treacherous city just across the Rio Grande, and the moments of pain, longing, and redemption along the way. As he travels across Mexico with the team, Powell reflects on this struggling nation and its watchful neighbor to the north. This story is not just about sports, or even community, but the strength of humanity in a place where chaos reigns.

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Looking for a gripping, heart-wrenching story that will captivate you from start to finish? Look no further than "This Love Is Not For Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez." This powerful book by Robert Andrew Powell takes you on a journey through the treacherous streets of Ciudad Juárez, where danger lurks at every corner.

In a city plagued by violence and corruption, the residents of Juárez find solace and hope in their beloved soccer team, the Indios. Witness the unwavering spirit of the Juarenses as they come together to support their team, defying the chaos that surrounds them. Through the eyes of charismatic American midfielder Marco Vidal, you'll experience the athletic dreams, the triumphs, and the heartbreaks that define the Indios' season.

But this book goes beyond the realms of sports. It delves deep into the human spirit and the strength of humanity in the face of adversity. As Powell travels across Mexico with the team, he reflects on the wider struggles of a nation and its complex relationship with its northern neighbor. This is a story of resilience, longing, and ultimately, redemption.

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