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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.

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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

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    A Paperback / softback by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Vintage
      Published 2 April 2009
      ISBN-13 9780099526155
      978-0099526155
      ISBN-10 0099526158
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      Non Fiction Biography Autobiography: writers Memoirs Haruki Murakami Books by Haruki Murakami

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      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 *

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