Run To Overcome: The Inspiring Story Of An American Champion's Long-Distance Quest To Achieve A Big Dream (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
This is a great book! I and several of my friends have our own personal "meeting Meb" stories and all of them hinge upon the impression that Meb is passionate, compassionate, and genuine. This book totally supports that impression. Like several other biographical books from athletes, Meb does draw on his Christian faith and beliefs a lot throughout the book, but unlike some of those others it isn't at all off-putting or evangelical, it only makes him even more appealing. I had tears in my eyes at least a dozen times, but most notably when he recounts his 2009 NYC marathon win, and thru some anecdotes about his family and close friends. I definitely recommend this to other runners, it's always so inspiriting to read about how much work goes into chipping a marathon best down by seconds, or a minute, while us amateurs are trying to chunk off tens of minutes. An inspiring story of faith, dedication, courage and perseverance. Meb shares his story and through that one can tell what kind of man he is. Even if you are not a runner, you can appreciate what he has to say about setting goals, the importance of education, having a good support system and being wiling to test yourself. I loved how when someone said he could not do something he, "filed that one away" and worked toward making it happen.A quick read about a likable, humble man that you cannot help but cheer for.
What do You think about Run To Overcome: The Inspiring Story Of An American Champion's Long-Distance Quest To Achieve A Big Dream (2010)?
Great book about running but also about becoming a citizen of the USA and love of God.
—nikkireader
quick read. not great, not bad. entertaining in its way.
—einzztein
