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Soccer Born To Play

Ryan Turkmen

In a world where success is defined by grades and failure is villainized, a twelve-year-old boy is struggling to find his place. He dreams of playing professional soccer, but his teachers and even some of his friends discourage him, telling him it's just a dream and that he needs a backup plan. Despite this, he remains determined to pursue his passion.

As a struggling student, he finds solace on the soccer field, where he becomes the hero, the villain, and the superstar. He lives for the competition and the camaraderie with his teammates. But outside of soccer, he struggles to find true friends who support him unconditionally. He learns that there are three circles of friendship: true friends, acquaintances, and those who are not truly friends but can lead you down dangerous paths.

Despite the challenges he faces, the young boy remains focused on his goal of playing professionally. He wakes up early each morning to take public transit to the soccer field, where he spends hours practicing and playing. His passion for the sport drives him forward, even when others doubt him.

Throughout his journey, he learns that failure is a necessary part of success. He realizes that the teachers who discourage him from pursuing his dreams are the ones who need backup plans, not him. He also learns that life is like a novel written one chapter at a time, and the last chapter ultimately defines who we are.

In the end, the young boy achieves his dream of playing professional soccer. He overcomes the obstacles in his path and proves that hard work and determination can lead to success. His journey serves as a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how unlikely they may seem.

Book Details

  • Publisher: True American Publishing
  • Publish Date: Mar 16th, 2024
  • Pages: 412
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.92in - 1.15lb
  • EAN: 9798224452699
  • Categories: FriendshipComing of Age

About the Author

Turkmen, Ryan: -

As early as five years old, Ryan had only one dream. That dream was to one day play professional soccer with Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, a Spanish professional football club based out of Madrid, Spain. Now playing in a highly competitive league in Toronto, Canada, Ryan, who's now fourteen years old, can see his future more clearly than ever. "Staying focused is the key," says Ryan "it's how you achieve your passion and your future dreams." You can also check Ryan out at his podcast TurkmenLive.com