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No Finish Line | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Putnam
Category: EBooks
List Price: $14.00
Buy New: $9.99
You Save: $4.01 (29%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 67106
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.424092
ASIN: B000OIZURQ
Publication Date: March 3, 2007
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Product Description
Millions watched in awe as Marla Runyan ran the 1500 meter event in Sydney. But few know the real story of the woman who was diagnosed with Stargardt-s disease at nine years old-and became compelled to achieve what was thought beyond her reach, in the world of athletics as well as in life. With endearing self-deprecation and surprising wit, Marla Runyan reveals what it-s like to see the world through her eyes, and what it means to compete at the world-class level, despite the fact that-quite literally, for her-there is no finish line.
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Obstacles and Perspectives March 7, 2002
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
One can never truly understand a piece of literature, much less an autobiography, without actually becoming that person. In this case, one may "understand" that Ms. Runyan had a painful and frustrating past, but since we are not that ones that experienced it, we do not truly understand. Being blind takes away from you just as much as it gives. You take on a completely unique perspective on life; you take nothing for granted, and take great pleasure in the small things that make life worth living. Ms. Runyan, you will win a gold medal in the Olympics.
Witty, insightful, humorous inspiration. January 4, 2002
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm not legally blind, but I could really understand it and identify with the struggles she endured in being different throughout most of her life. The writing style is so engaging and easy to read that it feels almost like conversation. Just when you have a question, the answer appears. Marla's dry wit is refreshing and intelligent. There is no pity party here! Marla has really struggled in life and sport. She continues to learn and perservere as a person and athlete and that is what makes a champion in life and on the track. I can't wait to see her medal in Athens at the next summer olympics. I'm a better person and athlete after reading her story.
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