MY BOOK
He grows up with the tough laws of the streets
and becomes a global superstar
with a social mission
Also available in Dutch, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese
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About the book
In a moving story, we read about how Edward is abandoned by his mother and has to learn to deal with the harsh laws of the streets himself. By ultimately making the right choices, he manages to leave his painful past and the life of crime behind to become one of the world’s best football players. In the video Edward lifts a corner of the veil, and you’ll immediately know why you want to read this book.* * * * *
‘Poignant image of a street boy who made a success of his life thanks to football’
Willem Vissers - de Volkskrant (Dutch newspaper)
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‘Reads like a TGV' / 'Put on your seatbelts. It's a roller coaster from the first page’
Iwan van Duren - Voetbal International (Dutch football magazine)
Order now and receive a copy signed personally by the Godfather!
The English language edition will be available from January. Take advantage now: If you order now ‘The Godfather Package’ your copy will be signed personally , by the Godfather. The book is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese .- And for the non-readers among us ... As if you’re in a movie: written with pace, in short, captivating chapters. Putting it down is not an option.
‘Edward is the one and only Godfather of Street Football’
Ronaldinho de Assis Moreira - European and world football player of the year 2004 / 2005
The Godfather of Street Football Speaks!
Paperback edition
‘Poignant image of a street boy who made a success of his life thanks to football’
Willem Vissers - de Volkskrant (Dutch newspaper)
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‘Reads like a TGV' / 'Put on your seatbelts. It's a roller coaster from the first page’ Iwan van Duren - Voetbal International (Dutch football magazine)
Temporary limited offer: ‘The Godfather Package’
Surprise family, friends, or yourself and order ‘The Godfather Package’ for only € 29,95 excluding shipping and you will receive:
- A personally signed copy of Edward’s shocking and captivating story ‘‘The Godfather of Street Football Speaks!’
- An extra digital chapter that was deemed too extreme for the regular edition
- An invitation to a meet & greet with Edward
‘Poignant image of a street boy who made a success of his life thanks to football’
Willem Vissers - de Volkskrant (Dutch newspaper)
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‘Reads like a TGV' / 'Put on your seatbelts. It's a roller coaster from the first page’ Iwan van Duren - Voetbal International (Dutch football magazine)
You can buy the e-book ‘The Godfather of Street Football’ for only € 11.99
‘For almost 25 years, I've shown the world what is possible with a ball. In my book, I also show the other side of my world. A boy on the way to the stop that had to survive. A special, but not an easy road. I’m happy to share the lessons I learned. It was a tough and emotional process, this book, but I’m extremely proud of the result.’
Edward van Gils
In a moving story, we read about how Edward is abandoned by his mother and has to learn to deal with the harsh laws of the streets himself. By ultimately making the right choices, he manages to leave his painful past and the life of crime behind to become one of the world’s best football players.
‘Poignant image of a street boy who made a success of his life thanks to football’
Willem Vissers - de Volkskrant (Dutch newspaper)
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‘Reads like a TGV' / 'Put on your seatbelts. It's a roller coaster from the first page’ Iwan van Duren - Voetbal International (Dutch football magazine)
THE DUTCH NATIONAL MEDIA ON EDWARD'S BIOGRAPHY
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