The Gift - A Runner's Story

by Paul Maurer

"The Gift - A Runner's Story" centers on runner Brett Rodgers and his quest for personal and athletic redemption. The storyline embraces the trials and tribulations of a world-class distance runner, while blending in the long and colorful history of competitive running. With a thoughtful and poignant conclusion, "The Gift" leads to the undeniable truth that regrets from an unfulfilled youth can shadow ones soul for a lifetime.

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 8, 2006

About the author

Paul Maurer is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin and Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Maurer currently resides in Oak Creek, Wisconsin with his three sons and wife of twenty-five years. In addition to TOUCHED he has written multiple short stories, song lyrics and other full length works available for sampling at www.PaulMaurerBooks.com.

Reviews

[Vernon Chaplin · Rating 2 out of 5]

A decent effort--I got through it, but it was one of the least inspiring running books I've read. The problem, I think, is that Maurer actually isn't that good of a writer. Also, there were occasional moments that made me think, "no way, that would never really happen." In Once a Runner, on the other hand, John L. Parker described my many of my experiences as a runner better than I could have myself.

[Marklandman · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome story. Lots of good quotes from Coach Wickers too. Love how it ends.