Playing For Pizza by John Grisham

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Book name:	Playing For Pizza (2024)
Category:	Bologna
Author:	John Grisham
Pages:	300 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 2007, midnight

The novel follows the journey of a washed-up American football quarterback who, after a disastrous performance in the NFL, finds himself playing for a semi-professional team in Italy. As he adjusts to the slower pace of life and the passionate culture of Parma, he discovers a renewed love for the game and a deeper appreciation for the simple pleasures of Italian cuisine, camaraderie, and the vibrant local community. Through his experiences, he learns valuable lessons about humility, resilience, and the importance of embracing new opportunities.

About the author

John Grisham

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John Grisham is the author of forty-nine consecutive #1 bestsellers, which have been translated into nearly fifty languages. His recent books include The Judge's List, Sooley, and his third Jake Brigance novel, A Time for Mercy, which is being developed by HBO as a limited series.

Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.

When he's not writing, Grisham serves on the board of directo… Read more