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Choosing to Run: A Memoir by Des Linden

rachwindsor's review

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inspiring reflective

3.5

bit101's review against another edition

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5.0

Listened to the audiobook - mostly while running. Des narrates it. Not perfectly, but very authentically. Loved it. Got pretty choked up at the end.

trailion's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

vaisforbooklovers's review against another edition

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5.0

Thank you NetGalley for giving me a chance to read this book!

I loved this! Some books are targeted for specific audiences, and this may be one of those that you won't enjoy as much if you haven't ever run. I think anyone can benefit from it whether they are a runner or not, but runners will find it exceptionally enjoyable!

5 stars from me and I will be purchasing my own copy for the personal shelves. I have been a runner for almost a decade now and this story felt so inspirational and motivating, I am ready to lace up my shoes and hit the roads. I learned things about Des I didn't know before, details to her health and training and I appreciate her willingness to be open and transparent with her readers/fans.

I honestly cried at the end when she crossed the finish line in Boston! I thought the chapters were setup nicely jumping back and forth between the Boston race and her past stories. I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys sports, running in particular.

eastanl's review against another edition

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5.0

Big fan of Des and can't wait to watch Boston in a few days!

dariamorgendorffer's review against another edition

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adventurous informative medium-paced

3.25

juhleen's review against another edition

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.75

siobhan_shamlian's review against another edition

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4.0

In my memoir era. She’s a badass but this lacked depth

courte's review

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reflective fast-paced

3.0

allysonflemi_ng's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective

4.75