What if Life is like

a Football match of

90 Minutes?


That thought came to me as I was inspired by the magic of Studio Ghibli and the gentle wisdom of its director, Hayao Miyazaki. His films reminded me how stories can touch the heart, spark imagination, and reflect the beauty of everyday life.


When I reached the halftime of my own game of life, I looked back—at all that had happened, the lessons I had learned, the dreams I had chased, and the moments I had missed. Living only 100 meters from Camp Nou in Barcelona, it felt natural to let football become the language of those reflections. And so, 90 Minutes was born.


In these pages you’ll find 11 stories, each one a little match of its own, where life’s challenges and joys play out as if they were on the pitch.


The wonderful artist Steven Woudenberg gave them form with illustrations full of spirit and feeling.


This reissue of part one is my invitation to you: to step onto the field with me, to read, reflect, and maybe even recognize your own moments in the game. 90 Minutes is completely free

to download—in 8 different languages and 3 unique versions—so that anyone, anywhere, can join in.


I especially hope it inspires the young generation to dream, to play, and to never give up—because life, just like football, is full of chances waiting to

be taken.


Eddy de Heij,

Author 90 Minutes


PS: Life continues! 90 Minutes: The Second Half is now in the making. It’s still a work in progress, but we’re excited to keep writing and to bring you along on this journey. Stay tuned!


A transformative book and project is aligned with both my passion & purpose.

Happy to Support in whatever capacity fits our shared objectives.


Erin Patton, Original Architect 

Nike´s Jordan Brand.

Football is team spirit, upbringing, a learning process, friendship.

I experienced that with my own son.

In the book ‘Your Life in 90 Minutes’,

all of that beautifully comes together.

 

Edwin Winkels,

writer and journalist


Covers 90 Minutes


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  Your Life in 90 Minutes (part 1)

BOYS Edition


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Your Life in 90 Minutes (part 1)

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 Audiobook Part 1

 Boys Edition

Visual 90 Minutes

Audiobook (part 1)

Girls Hijab Version

All translations of 90 Minutes are produced by a certified translation agency in collaboration with native speakers. If you notice any errors, misinterpretations, or have suggestions to enhance the quality of 90 Minutes, we’d love to hear from you at hello@90minutes.life. The English audiobook is narrated by Dalan E. Decker, and the Arabic audiobook by Rana Nasser.