Drawing from extensive experience as bureau chief for the Associated Press in Cairo and Islamabad, Sebastian Abbot brings a unique perspective to his writing. His work reflects a deep understanding of global affairs and cultural intricacies honed during his journalism career. Abbot approaches his subjects with an analytical lens, blending economic and public policy insights to craft thoughtful and engaging narratives. His stories explore the complexities of the world with a sharp and accessible style.
In "The Away Game," Sebastian Abbot explores the journey of 13-year-old boys from Africa as they audition for the Football Dreams program, pursuing their soccer aspirations amidst the complexities of wealthy sheikhs, opportunistic agents, and passionate European fans.
The gripping story of a group of boys discovered in what may be the largest talent search in sports history.
His life was devoted to poetry, but at the time of Ian Abbot's early death in 1989 he had published only one collection of poems. To the complete text of that first book, 'Avoiding the Gods', this new volume adds poems from the National Library of Scotland archives, and others published during his lifetime but uncollected into book form.