A really incredible book. Very difficult to read at points, but so is what Gilbert survived. It is definitely not a pick-me-up book, but the writing about running as a joy and his happy memories of childhood are beautiful. This book was required for my Global Issues class and so it was definitely not one I would have picked up on my own (as I don't like those stories) but you are left with a sense of peace, not terror. He has survived so much and yet still does not hate. I saw a clip of him in class and looking at him you never would be able to tell (from his exuberant attitude) what he's been through.
Again, this was not my choice to read. That said, it is wonderfully well written, especially given that English is his fourth language. Very impressed and you can feel the love of running, and how it can help mend his pain. ]]>
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