Furia

Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez

Sports Fiction

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In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan lives a double life.  At home, she is a careful daughter, living within her mother's narrow expectations and under the abusive rule of her father.  On the futbol field, she is la Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent.  When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila gets the chance to see just how far those talents can take her.  But the path ahead isn't easy.  Her parents don't know about her passion.  They wouldn't allow a girl to play futbol -- and she needs their permission to go any farther.  As her life becomes more complicated, Camila is forced to face her secrets and make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her. 

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