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Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream
Written by Meb Keflezighi
Narrated by Jon Gauger
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Meb Keflezighi (Kef-lez-ghee) is all about hope and second chances-starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon? His story sounds like the living embodiment of the American dream . . . but Meb's path to victory hasn't been smooth. Not long after he stood on the Olympic platform as a U.S. silver medalist, it all came crashing down. And he was about to find out whether his faith in God, the values his parents had taught him, and his belief that he was born to run were enough to see him through. Run to Overcome tells the inspirational story of a man who discovered the real meaning of victory, and shares the secrets to overcoming the odds in your own life.
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28 ratings3 reviews
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I appreciate Meb’s inspiring story and what he has done for US running. I also appreciate his faith informing his life. The book just felt a little too “packaged”. I learned more about Meb but not a book I would listen to a second time.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This book was just boring. Meb’s story should come across as inspiring but instead it’s completely flat. He has accomplished a lot of feats but none (minus one) is at all interesting. If you enjoy books about second place finishes and “almosts” then by all means have a listen.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An inspiring and well crafted work. His story of perservering against adversity is relatable to readers of all walks of life; regardless of whether you're a runner or not. Highly recommended.