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What I Talk about When I Talk about Running
Haruki Murakami
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Description for What I Talk about When I Talk about Running
Paperback. In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, the author began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. This title presents his portrait. Translator(s): Gabriel, Philip. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 144.
'Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'
The must-read book for every runner: a compelling meditation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer.
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing.
Equal parts travelogue, training log and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099526155
SKU
V9780099526155
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-96
About Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami (Author) In 1978, Haruki Murakami was twenty-nine and running a jazz bar in downtown Tokyo. One April day, the impulse to write a novel came to him suddenly while watching a baseball game. That first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, won a new writers' award and was published the following year. More followed, including A Wild Sheep ... Read more
Reviews for What I Talk about When I Talk about Running
It’s an inspiring, reflective read that’ll make you want to dust your trainers off
Andy McNicoll
Professional Social Work
An outstanding read
Peter Sharkey
Eastern Daily Press
Andy McNicoll
Professional Social Work
An outstanding read
Peter Sharkey
Eastern Daily Press