Download PDF Becoming Boston Strong One Woman Race to Run and Conquer the World Greatest Marathon Amy Noelle Roe 9781510742055 Books

Product details Hardcover 208 pages Publisher Skyhorse (April 9, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 1510742050

Becoming Boston Strong One Woman Race to Run and Conquer the World Greatest Marathon Amy Noelle Roe 9781510742055 Books Reviews

• Amy is a talented writer and I loved her honesty and wit in the book. If you enjoy running books, this one is a great read and will give you some good history and facts along with inspiration! If you've run Boston, Amy will make you feel like you're back on the course hearing the Wellesley screams and running the Newton Hills.
• This book is such a delightful read, it reminds me that pursuit of goals (even audacious ones) begins with putting one foot in front of the other. We all start somewhere and get ourselves where we want to be by pushing ourselves towards the goal and if we're lucky getting the help from people who help us be a better version of ourselves in the process. While running is often thought of as a solitary sport, this book accurately reveals that like most process of excellence, qualifying for Boston takes a village.
  It is an inspiring read for anyone working towards their goal especially those working on their BQ!
• The book opens in the middle of the Boston Marathon bombing. I was just going to flip through it-- I bought it for my wife, who wants to qualify for Boston-- but reading that, I got hooked too. The author's story of taking up distance running to get herself through a bad patch is fast-paced and entertaining. She ends up getting more and more obsessed with it and even when she seems to be going overboard, you root for her. I enjoyed how she included history of the race with her own experiences. I think it would appeal to anyone who's interested in endurance sports and trying to get the most out of themselves.
• Do yourself a favor and buy, then read this book. It is human and emotional and gripping and sometimes hilarious. It brings the story of the Boston Marathon bombing to life from the perspective of one runner among the thousands of runners who were there that day. This book gives voice to the fierce determination and resilience of the Boston Marathon runners.
  
  It’s also a story for anyone who has considered running around the block and decided it was too hard. For anyone who has ever dreamed of running a marathon, then dreamed of running THE Boston Marathon. It’s a beautifully told story for everyone who has ever had a dream.
• This is the first time I’ve found myself simultaneously clapping and laughing out loud, while curled up with a good book. With great humor and wit, Amy takes you along with her as she pursues her personal and athletic goals. Against the historical background of the Boston Marathon, we experience the joys and “heartbreaks” familiar to anyone who follows their dreams. “Becoming Boston Strong” is not only a story of one woman’s “love of the game”, it is a roadmap of perseverance.