What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
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4.3 • 378 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists.
While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid recollections and insights, including the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, here is a rich and revelatory work that elevates the human need for motion to an art form.
Customer Reviews
I'll run like he writes
Interesting read for anyone writing and running — or living in the vicious cycle the author carefully details here.
We ran similar lives
I started running at a younger age, but Mr. Murakami’s experience is nearly identical to my own. I ran for fitness, but found myself getting competitive and challenging myself more and more. I was running beside him as he described his experiences in this book. A great, short read about running that any runner can relate to.
Awesome
One of author’s must read.