After the Dream: The Autobiography of Ba

Author: [Italy] Pelé
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This new part of Roberto Baggio's autobiography has been thoroughly revised and edited by us. We believe it is urgent and necessary. The reason is clear: under the watchful eyes of the public, a simple introduction is far from enough. This time, the book introduces Baggio's genuine and unique "accompaniment" in such a difficult era. There's a certain warmth to this book. It's constructive and distinctive. Within it, we can see the truth of humanity and profound spiritual depth. It's a story about the difficult times in his life, but also a moving and decisive period. It's an example worth praising. We believe this book will be very important to many people. A person like Roberto is blessed, able to rise above the world and stay away from the noise of life. "The Gates of Heaven" ends with a dream called Yokohama. "After the Dream," is the necessary and natural complement to "The Gates of Heaven," detailing and specifically narrating the recent two seasons. It was an unforgettable period. During this time, Baggio seemed to experience all aspects of life—joy and sorrow—success, creation, injury, falls, and getting back up. Some people used the shell excommunication method, refusing to accept this genius. Argentina was like his hermitage park; friends and nature were like his spiritual sources; prayer was like his answer to the incomprehensible. Here, Baggio doesn't just talk about Trapattoni and his "unexplainable" choice to drop him. He evaluates the current state of his beloved Italian sports and proposes some harsh remedies to solve an almost irreversible crisis. He recalls a friend who has passed away forever. He explains his two injuries and his miraculous recovery. He analyzes his current situation and why he can still play. Although football has devalued, he expresses his desire to continue playing for at least another year. As usual—though he feels powerless—he doesn't submit and once again shares his dream: Baggio, still pursuing the national team. Roberto Baggio proves through his life experiences, then tries to follow the footsteps of the boy in the film "400 Blows"—Antoine Dano—to summarize his past. But it's not a true summary. He will continue moving forward. There's still a long time until the final summary, a very long time.