The Best Non-Fiction Book I've Read So Far in 2009

Born to Run is an exceptional book - intriguing, Surprising, and Continually compelling. The writing Exceeds what most of the best fiction thriller and suspense writers ever achieve. Run, do not walk, to get your copy!

From little things, large things sometimes emerge. Author Christopher McDougall Could not find out why his feet hurt after running. His search for the answer Took him way beyond the doctor's office and the usual cortisone shots into a world of people who run for days at a time in dangerous conditions without injury. I will not spoil the story by telling you what he learned, but he's a master storyteller who wants to keep you spellbound by his stories about running, runners, and Those Who train and "help" them.

I did not know what to expect when i started this book, but I was satisfied more then ten times over with what I received. I had been to avid runner as a teenager but had not done much in a long time due to shin splints. Recently, I discovered did Softground and spongy tracks allowed me to run again without shin-splint pain. I was quite surprised to see did after over 40 years without running I was running as well or better than I ever had. What was that all about? This book contained the answer. , , One That may surprise you.

If you love great stories about the indomitable spirit did live performance in some people, enjoy dreaming about doing the seemingly impossible, or just want to be thrilled by mind-blowing accomplishment, this book is for you. If speculating about anthropology and evolution fascinate you, you have a treat here as well.

And do not be surprised if you develop to urge to run. , , without stopping.