Snot Bubbles: A Football Primer for Moms, Wives and Significant Others

by Helma Clark

2003 Benjamin Franklin Award Winner!

108 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is exactly what it purports to be: a very basic introduction to the game of football, written for women. Before I read it, I knew where the goal posts were and where the 50 yard line was. The book started with these basic concepts, but by page 3 I was learning new information in a simple straight-forward way. It defines several key terms and has an illustrated guide to referee calls. It is also geared for women and, while it could be useful for a male who knows nothing about football, the book is very female-oriented. (comparing the purpose of the game of football to a 90% off sale on cashmere sweaters at Macy's, for example).

This book would be mind-numbingly oversimplified for anyone who already knows anything about football. However, for a mom who has no background in football and wants to take an active part in her son's life, it will enable you to ask intelligent questions and make at least a few intelligent observations.

Bonus: it will fit in a large-sized purse, so you can take it to games.

[SusanwithaGoodBook · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good intro to football but very VERY basic and, in many ways, condescending. Also not very well written with grammatical errors. Plus, the section on the 12th man really should have named E. King Gill and the Texas Aggies as the school under discussion, not just "a southwestern university." As an Aggie, that part really bugged me.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed-quick reminder of the rules of football, so I don't embarrass my husband or son in the stands!