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Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports | 
 enlarge | Author: Kathrine Switzer
Publisher: Carroll & Graf
Category: Book
List Price: $26.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 46164
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.7 x 1.5
Dewey Decimal Number: 921
ASIN: B000XKM6CW
Publication Date: March 9, 2007
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Child of the `80s - totally unaware of history May 3, 2008
As a woman born in 1980, I really had never grasped the concept of what the generation before my birth had done. I never really understood what the world believed about the abilities of women. Katherine Switzer's story is powerful and amazing. I'm so glad I could grow up believing that I could do anything. The book is well written and powerful.
Fantastic read May 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was hands down one of the most inspiring running books I've ever read. Kathrine's foresight into the sport of running amazes me - we can thank her not only for bringing the women's marathon to the 1984 Olympic games but also for today's modern marathon "comforts" that didn't exist when she first hit the streets of Boston.
I read this while training for a marathon and her story kept me going during those long and painful runs. This book is a must-read for any runner, male or female.
Wonderful work by Wonder Woman January 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If ever there was a real-life Wonder Woman, it's Kathrine Switzer...whose brave pursuit and promotion of running events have benefitted countless millions who want to similarly express their joy for the sport. This fun-to-read, fascinating autobiography beautifully communicates the voice of its author: enthusiastic, funny, passionate. It's a must-read for marathoners and entertaining for anyone else who's ever shared in the excitement of witnessing and/or participating in a sporting event.
Great Read August 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was one of the best "athlete" books I've ever read! This is true particularly because Kathrine Switzer's story will appeal to and regale persons in all walks of life. She communicates her feelings to the general public, not just the running fraternity, in ways that everyone can relate to from heartbreak to euphoria.
A great read July 9, 2007
I wondered how much Kathrine Switzer could write about besides her first BM foray, but soon realized how much more there is to her tale beyond Beantown. Her writing is quite personal, compelling, and motivating. Since finishing her book, I keep thinking of her morsels of advice, helping me push a little faster, a little farther. This is a must for every female runner.
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