Offside in the Field of Thorns, T. G. Nduna (Large Print)

Description

Offside in the Field of Thorns by T. G. Nduna is a large print paperback novel that blends sports drama, identity, and personal courage in a powerful story set in South Africa.

In the shadowed streets of Jouberton and beneath the dazzling lights of Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium, Lerato Seretsi lives for football. Fierce, talented, and unapologetically herself, she refuses to shrink her dreams—even when the world around her insists she should.

But the game she plays off the field is far more complicated.

As Lerato rises in the world of football, she must confront a society that questions her identity, her faith, and the life she chooses to live. Family expectations, community traditions, and the pressures of ambition collide as she struggles to remain true to herself.

Every victory brings new challenges. Every goal carries a cost.

In a world where her very existence is labeled “offside,” Lerato must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for freedom, love, and the chance to define her own future.

Offside in the Field of Thorns is a compelling story about resilience, identity, and the courage it takes to stand proudly in the face of adversity.

Listing details:
Author: T. G. Nduna
Format: Paperback (Large Print)
Publisher: T. G. Nduna
Publication Date: March 14, 2026
ISBN: 9798224045808

Contributor Bio:

T. G. Nduna is a South African writer with a degree in Psychological Counseling and an ABET Higher Diploma. His writing endeavors to explores resilience, generational trauma, and the hidden burdens carried by women and families. A Daughter’s Lament is his latest novel, blending Setswana oral tradition with contemporary African realities.