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Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero

Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero

by Ruy Castro

This wonderful biography charts the extraordinary rise and fall of a flawed sporting legend, and a tragically ...

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Ruy Castro

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Ruy Castro

Ruy Castro is the author of several biographies and collections of quotations. His most recent works include Bossa Nova: The Story of the Brazilian Music that Seduced the World and Rio de Janeiro: Carnival under Fire. He is currently working on a biography of Carmen Miranda. He lives in Rio de Janeiro.


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Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero

Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero

by Ruy Castro

This wonderful biography charts the extraordinary rise and fall of a flawed sporting legend, and a tragically human hero.

Books: 1
  • 1