No football club in the world has fans like Union Berlin. The underdogs from East Berlin have stuck it to the Stasi, built their own stadium, and even given blood to save their club. But now, they face a new and terrifying prospect: success. This book tells the human stories behind the unexpected rise of this unique club. But it's not just about football. Union's tale is interwoven with a witty cultural history of contemporary Berlin that shines a light on the social issues which still define the German capital 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.